Taxi driver dies after car plunges into Tyrolean gorge

The car smashed through a stone wall and plunged into a lower-lying gorge. Scattered vehicle parts had already been noticed by the caller.

Investigations and causes

Police are now investigating the circumstances that led to the accident. These include the vehicle's speed, road conditions and possible technical causes.

A taxi had a passenger on board on the day of the accident. This person was also being sought after the plunge; the information secured confirms that the driver and a passenger were in the vehicle.

The case serves as a reminder that, at sufficient speed, leaving the road can lead to a fatal plunge even over a short distance. Authorities therefore warn against excessive speed and inappropriate speeds in narrow sections.

Further investigations into the exact cause of the accident have not yet been completed. Police want to determine whether driver error, a technical defect or other factors played a role.