Accident in Innsbruck

Wheelchair user hit by a car on a zebra crossing

A 47-year-old local man was thrown out of his wheelchair on Rennweg in Innsbruck on Thursday afternoon when he was hit by a car on a crosswalk.

A 40-year-old local man turned left into Rennweg coming from Anna-Kraus-Weg at around 12.20 pm. His car hit the wheelchair user, who was trying to cross Rennweg on a pedestrian crossing at the same time. 

Wheelchair user in hospital
The 47-year-old was thrown from his wheelchair as a result of the collision and ended up lying injured on the road. After initial treatment by the emergency services, the man was taken to Innsbruck Hospital for further assessment.