Serious Crash in Lower Austria Leaves Twelve Injured: Major Rescue Operation

In a traffic accident on Horner Straße (B4) near Zissersdorf in the market town of Hausleiten (Korneuburg district), twelve people were injured early Thursday afternoon, according to Notruf NÖ and the Red Cross, two of them seriously.

Four children escaped with minor injuries. The collision involved a minibus and three cars. A large contingent of rescue teams was deployed.

Twelve Injured After Traffic Accident on B4 in Korneuburg District

According to Philipp Gutlederer from Notruf NÖ, the serious collision occurred between Zissersdorf and the entrance to the Danube Bank Motorway (A22) near Stockerau. Photos showed that the involved vehicles were thrown off the B4. Media reported that an overtaking maneuver may have caused the accident. There was no confirmation from the police yet.

According to Sonja Kellner from the Red Cross, two seriously injured people were transported by "Christophorus" emergency medical helicopters. "C2", "C3", and "C9" were dispatched to the accident site. Two people were considered moderately injured.

Children Also Among the Injured

The children, who suffered minor injuries, are between six and ten years old, according to Kellner. Four other people were also slightly injured. The Red Cross dispatched, among others, three emergency medical vehicles and ten other rescue resources to the B4. Several fire departments also responded. The B4 was closed in the area of the accident site, and a detour was set up, reported the ÖAMTC.

(APA/Red)

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