A spider triggers accident with three injuries in Braunau
A spider triggers accident with three injuries in Braunau
A curious traffic accident in the Braunau district causes a sensation and shows how quickly carelessly careless moments can have dangerous consequences. On Monday morning, around 8 a.m., there was a dramatic frontal collision between two vehicles on a municipal road. What started as an everyday drive ended in the hospital for several people.
The 29-year-old driver, who comes from the Braunau region, was on her trip when she suddenly noticed a spider in the left door area. In trying to capture the little animal, she lost control of her car. This maneuver caused it to get on the left side of the road and collided with the oncoming car of a 53-year-old man, also from Braunau.
The injured and the consequences of the accident
In this unfortunate incident, both the two drivers and the 52-year-old passenger of the young driver were injured, even if the severity of their injuries was initially unclear. After an upcoming initial supply by the rescue workers, all three affected people were transported to the Braunau hospital. The pictures of the two badly damaged vehicles give an idea of the damage caused by this collision.
The State Police Directorate of Upper Austria reports on the circumstances of the accident. Even if such incidents are usually due to human failure, this special case throws a light on the unpredictability of everyday life. A harmless spider can cause serious consequences if the attention is distracted when driving.
The accident site was immediately secured, while the police investigations are reminiscent of urgency to increase traffic safety. Such incidents underline the need to always be concentrated and with full attention at the wheel. Even small distractions can have fatal effects and must therefore be taken seriously.
This incident will not only employ the drivers and their relatives involved, but will also toast a rethink among other drivers. Distraction at the wheel, no matter how unimportant it may, can lead to tragic accidents. Awareness of such risks is necessary to ensure security on the streets.