Three vehicles collide on B172 near Kössen – two female drivers injured

Both female drivers – the 78-year-old Austrian and the 64-year-old Dutch woman – were injured in the collision. The authorities initially provided no further details regarding the exact nature of their injuries or the condition of the two women. Rescue services were deployed to care for the injured.

Closure and traffic disruptions

The B172 had to be fully closed to all traffic in the area of the accident site for around 30 minutes. This caused disruptions on the heavily frequented route in the Tyrolean lowlands. Traffic was diverted locally until the vehicles had been recovered and the road cleared.

The federal road B172, also known as the Walchseestraße, runs through the municipal area of Kössen and connects the Kitzbühel region with the Bavarian border area. At the junction with the municipal road "Mooslenz," a minor road meets the federal road, which requires particular caution when turning.

Background: the B172 near Kössen

Police have begun investigations into the exact course of the accident. Among other things, they aim to clarify how the head-on collision on the federal road could have occurred and whether visibility conditions or the behavior of those involved played a role. There are still no confirmed details regarding the amount of property damage to the three vehicles.

Investigations into the course of the accident

According to initial reports, rescue helicopters were deployed in the area of the accident site to support the care of the injured. Residents and passersby had to take a wide detour around the accident scene while the emergency services worked.

The closure of the B172 was lifted again after around half an hour, allowing traffic to resume on the important north-south route toward Walchsee and on toward the Bavarian border area.