Coach and Truck Collide on A5

A traffic accident on the Drasenhofen bypass (Mistelbach district) of the North/Weinviertel Motorway (A5) claimed a life early Friday. A spokeswoman for the Red Cross also reported two seriously injured and about 20 other affected individuals. According to police, a coach and a truck collided in the oncoming traffic area, and a small van was also involved. The bypass was closed.

Rescue forces deployed after accident on A5

A large contingent of rescue forces was deployed at the accident site. Emergency services in Lower Austria reported helpers from the Red Cross and the Czech rescue service. Additionally, three "Christophorus" helicopters were dispatched to Drasenhofen.

(APA/Red)

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