A freight train collided with a truck in Styria late Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred at a level crossing near Foirach, the police reported. The truck driver and the train driver were unharmed in the collision. However, the collision had an impact on rail traffic. The ÖBB announced on X that no train traffic was possible between Leoben and Bruck an der Mur. A rail replacement service was set up.

Freight Train Collided with Truck: Tracks Severely Damaged

The collision occurred because the 54-year-old truck driver stopped his vehicle directly at the level crossing to check for possible damage caused by his trailer. The barriers closed during this time, causing the man to flee and the train to hit the truck. Several empty car transport wagons of the freight train derailed. There was considerable property damage, which could exceed one million euros. According to ÖBB, the tracks and other parts of the infrastructure are severely damaged.

ÖBB Route Unusable After Accident: Rail Replacement Service

Cleanup work is already underway. However, it can only be predicted on Wednesday morning when the tracks will be passable again, according to the ÖBB. Currently, long-distance trains on the southern route between Bruck an der Mur and Leoben cannot run. Trains heading towards Villach are affected. A rail replacement service has been set up. The accident has no consequences for long-distance trains on the southern route from Vienna to Graz.

Long-distance trains also cannot run between Graz main station and St. Michael. Local trains between Leoben and Bruck an der Mur are affected. Rail replacement buses have been set up for both routes. The extent to which there are effects on night trains will be announced by the ÖBB on Wednesday.

(APA/Red)

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