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Fernpassstraße accident kills German driver in Tyrol
A series of significant traffic incidents occurred in the Alpine regions of Austria and Germany. On the Fernpassstraße (B179) in Tyrol, a fatal collision involving a German driver from Karlsruhe resulted in his death. The 77-year-old man lost control in a curve, collided head-on with a truck, and his vehicle plunged 15 to 20 meters into a gorge. His 76-year-old wife sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to a clinic in Murnau, Germany.
In Bregenz, Austria, the Citytunnel was closed for nearly five hours following a collision between a passenger car and a truck. The accident caused approximately 750 liters of diesel to leak, requiring extensive cleanup with 3,000 kg of binding agent. Both drivers involved in the tunnel incident were reported uninjured.
Additionally, a separate accident in Lustenau, Vorarlberg, left three people injured after a collision between two cars. Authorities are continuing to investigate the causes of these various road accidents.
Entities
B179 · Bregenz Citytunnel · Fernpassstraße · Feuerwehr Vorkloster · Kitzbühel · Landespolizeidirektion Vorarlberg · Lenzburg · Murnau · Reutte · Tirol · Wattens
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Bregenz Citytunnel was closed in both directions from 16:30 to 21:15 on Monday, September 28, 2026. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.vol.at
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Vorkloster fire department used approximately 3,000 kg of binding agent to contain the diesel spill. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.vol.at
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alcohol tests for both drivers in the Bregenz accident were negative. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.vol.at
- [● 3 SOURCES] The collision between the car and a truck caused approximately 750 liters of diesel to leak. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.vol.at
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 51-year-old driver entered the oncoming lane in the Bregenz Citytunnel. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.vol.at
- [● 3 SOURCES] Both drivers involved in the Bregenz Citytunnel accident remained uninjured. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.vol.at