Accident on A23 in Vienna: Kilometers-long Traffic Jam

An accident on the Vienna Southeast Tangent (A23) towards Kagran in the area of the Stadlau Tunnel caused a 16-kilometer traffic jam on Wednesday afternoon, according to ÖAMTC. The tunnel was closed from 1:30 PM. The queue extended back to the Southern Motorway (A2), with reports of a two-hour delay. According to the emergency services, a 15-year-old was taken to a hospital with bruises. Four vehicles were reportedly involved, including a coach and a truck.

Traffic Jam Followed Accident on Vienna A23

On the Eastern Motorway (A4), traffic was at a standstill towards the A23 from Simmeringer Haide. Several secondary accidents occurred in the traffic jams. The tunnel was reopened around 3:45 PM, said a spokesperson for the traffic club. However, the ÖAMTC still expected delays for the rest of the afternoon and evening, as the traffic situation only slightly improved.

(APA/Red)

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