Multiple traffic accidents reported in Vienna and Istanbul

In Vienna, Austria, a 20-year-old driver lost control of a vehicle on Lerchenfelder Gürtel in the Ottakring district. The car struck an electrical box, a fire hydrant, a traffic sign, and a traffic light pole before crashing into a building wall. The incident resulted in five injuries: the driver, a 19-year-old passenger, and three pedestrians aged 38, 53, and 71. Witnesses reported the driver was speeding and performing dangerous maneuvers.

In Istanbul, Turkey, a multi-vehicle collision involving five cars occurred in the Beyoğlu district. The accident was triggered when a driver attempted to change lanes and struck a taxi, leading to a chain reaction with parked vehicles. Three people were injured in the crash. Authorities determined that the driver of the initial vehicle had a blood alcohol level of 2.24 promille.