Tree falls onto car near Roppen: Driver (43) slightly injured

The force of the impact caused significant damage to the car. Based on current findings, the driver sustained only minor injuries. The two children – a 13-year-old and a 10-year-old – who were also in the vehicle, were unhurt according to the emergency services.

The accident occurred in the District of Imst in the Tyrolean Upper Inn Valley. Roppen and Wald im Pitztal are connected by a narrow municipal road that passes through wooded terrain. During thunderstorms in the region, the danger of trees falling onto roads is repeatedly an issue for emergency response organisations.

Consequences and Damage

According to police, the vehicle was totally destroyed. No information regarding the amount of property damage or the exact model of the car was initially released. The police also provided no further details on the question of whether the driver could have seen the gust of wind before the impact.

After initial care at the accident site, the slightly injured 43-year-old received medical attention. The two children were able to come through the situation physically unharmed. No information was initially known regarding possible shock or psychological support for the children.

Closure and Cleanup Operations

According to police, the road between Roppen and Wald im Pitztal was closed for the duration of the cleanup operations following the incident. Fire department emergency crews removed the tree trunk and secured the accident site. The exact time of reopening was not announced.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

Police called on eyewitnesses and any other road users who observed the incident to contact the station in Imst. Information could help clarify the exact sequence of events.

In the coming days, the cleanup operations and the repair of the road edges will continue. When the damaged car can be recovered depends on further investigations and clearance by the authorities.

The municipality of Roppen and the Pitztal region were affected on Monday evening by a thunderstorm with strong wind gusts. Residents reported uprooted trees and brief power outages. According to current findings, however, no one was injured except the 43-year-old driver.