Driver in hospital

Car collides with car train at level crossing

The car was literally shredded by the train.(Bild: fotokerschi.at)

Serious train accident in the Mühlviertel (Upper Austria)! Late this morning, a car collided with a freight train transporting cars at an unrestricted level crossing in Kefermarkt. According to initial information, one man was injured in the serious accident.

Although the cars were on the train, a car driver probably did not have priority at this crossing. At 10.40 a.m., for unknown reasons, he collided with a freight train transporting cars at an unrestricted level crossing in Kefermarkt. 

It is still unclear whether the traffic light was already red at the time of the collision(Bild: TEAM FOTOKERSCHI / TARAS PANCHUK, Krone KREATIV)

Floriani was a witness and provided first aid
A firefighter from the Kefermarkt fire department who lives nearby witnessed the incident and had the presence of mind to administer first aid after starting the rescue chain. The 66-year-old driver of the car, a local from Kefermarkt, was taken to the Freistadt hospital after receiving emergency first aid.

Emergency coordinator also on site
Four fire departments were still in action until 1 pm. In addition to firefighters, emergency services, emergency doctors, police and the ÖBB emergency coordinator were also on site to provide assistance and coordinate the situation. The level crossing was closed for the duration of the operation.