Fire After Alcohol Crash in Wels

A 21-year-old probationary license holder crashed his car into a tree in Wels on Friday evening while significantly intoxicated. The car went up in flames after the accident. The driver and his 23-year-old passenger were able to free themselves despite being injured and exited the vehicle. Both occupants were taken to the hospital after being treated by the emergency doctor. A breathalyzer test on the driver showed a blood alcohol level of 1.62 per mille. The 21-year-old's driver's license was temporarily confiscated.

Engine Compartment in Full Blaze After Accident in Wels

According to his own statements, the driver from Wels had to swerve to avoid another vehicle, causing him to veer off the road in a curve in a wooded area on Puchnerstraße. Upon the police's arrival, the engine compartment of the vehicle was in full blaze. The officers were unable to control the flames with handheld fire extinguishers. Until the volunteer fire department arrived, the vehicle continued to smoke and reignited repeatedly.

(APA/Red)

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