Truck lays road

Truck overturned: Total closure on southern highway

A serious traffic accident has occurred on the southern highway in the direction of Italy. 

A serious accident occurred between Villach/Faaker See and Warmbad in the direction of Udine on Tuesday morning. A truck overturned and is lying across both lanes, according to Asfinag. A total road closure had to be imposed as a result. Emergency services are on site.

"The diesel tank is damaged and leaking, it has to be tied up," says Alexander Scharf from the Villach main fire station. The articulated truck is loaded with hummus soil. "The work will take longer."