Accident on the Fernpass
Biker (58) crashes into rock face – seriously injured
A terrible traffic accident on Wednesday evening on the Fernpass in Tyrol: a motorcyclist (58) left the road and crashed with full force into the adjacent rock face. The local suffered serious injuries and had to be flown to Innsbruck Hospital by emergency helicopter.
The fatal accident happened shortly before 8.30 pm. The 58-year-old local was riding his motorcycle on the B179 coming from Nassereith towards the top of the pass when he lost control in the area of the so-called Hinterseeber curve.
The biker then left the Fernpass road and crashed with full force into a rock face in the area of a gravel turnout.
Following drivers provided first aid and set the rescue chain in motion.
Die Polizei
Passers-by provided first aid
"The man sustained serious injuries. Nearby drivers provided first aid and set the rescue chain in motion," reported the police. After receiving first aid at the scene of the accident, the 58-year-old was flown to the hospital in Innsbruck by emergency helicopter.
The local man's motorcycle was severely damaged. The B179 Fernpass road had to be partially closed to traffic on both sides due to the accident. The Nassereith fire department was deployed with three vehicles and 23 members, the crew of the "Martin 2" emergency helicopter, a towing company with a crane vehicle and the police.
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