As reported by the police, a 22-year-old car driver attempted to overtake a bus in front of him on a long right-hand curve. When he swerved into the oncoming lane, he collided head-on with an oncoming car. The car was occupied by four local women aged between 52 and 61 years.

Red Cross Responds to Accident in Salzburg

The Red Cross was on the scene with a large contingent of five vehicle crews and three emergency doctors. Three general practitioners also participated in the initial care of the accident victims. All vehicle occupants were taken to the accident hospital and the University Hospital Salzburg or one person was airlifted by the rescue helicopter Martin 1 to the Kardinal-Schwarzenberg-Clinic in Schwarzach im Pongau. The injuries of the 61-year-old - she was a passenger in the car - were so severe that she died after being admitted to the hospital.

A breathalyzer test on the accident driver showed 0.0 per mille.

(APA/Red)

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