Woman trapped between two cars in an underground parking garage in Innsbruck

The 57-year-old sustained injuries in the incident, the exact extent of which the authorities did not specify in detail. After receiving initial treatment at the scene, she was taken to a hospital. No further information was initially provided about her condition following medical treatment.

Investigations and evidence collection

Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are ongoing. According to police, they are examining, among other things, how the woman came to be between the two vehicles and how long she was trapped before the driver heard the screams.

Officials from the response unit documented the accident scene at the entrance to the underground parking garage. After an initial assessment, the underground parking garage was reopened. According to police, there is currently no evidence of third-party fault or a technical defect in either vehicle.

Safety in underground parking garages

The incident also raises questions about safety in underground parking garage ramps. These areas are often narrowly designed, which limits visibility. Observers point out that particular caution is required when exiting an underground parking garage, especially when pedestrians are in the vicinity of the ramp.

The Innsbruck police asked possible witnesses to come forward. Residents and passersby who were in the affected underground parking garage on Saturday morning and made observations could be important in determining how the accident occurred.

Police appeal for witnesses

The case was picked up by Krone Multimedia (KMM). The incident is part of a series of similar accidents in underground parking garages in which pedestrians become trapped between vehicles. Safety experts recommend driving slowly and with particular consideration for pedestrians when maneuvering in such areas.

The Innsbruck security authorities emphasized that the investigations are still ongoing and that further findings about the circumstances of the accident are expected in the coming days. Nothing was initially disclosed about possible consequences for the driver involved.

According to the current state of the investigation, police assume that the accident resulted from the spatial conditions in the underground parking garage and a chain of unfortunate circumstances. Criminal proceedings had not been ruled out for the time being, according to sources close to the investigation.