In the bypass tunnel

Driver blinded: Head-on crash ends lightly

The Henndorfer Floriani helped clean up the scene.

(Bild: FF Henndorf)

The Henndorfer Floriani helped clean up.

(Bild: FF Henndorf)

Two cars collided yesterday, Wednesday. At around 19.30, a 54-year-old driver crossed into the oncoming lane and collided with a 65-year-old man. The police also caught a suspected drug driver in Salzburg - she had a syringe in her car. 

The accident happened in the bypass tunnel near Henndorf. A 54-year-old driver claims to have been so dazzled by the tunnel lighting and oncoming vehicles that he drove into the oncoming lane. The driver driving towards Henndorf was unable to take evasive action and collided with the driver who caused the accident. 

The blinded driver suffered injuries of indeterminate severity, while the other driver did not show any injuries yesterday evening, according to the police. Alcohol tests were negative for the driver who caused the accident and the 65-year-old driver was also found to be only 0.26 per mille. 

Property damage was caused to both vehicles. The Henndorf fire department moved out and cleared up the scene. In addition to the extensive clearing work, fire protection was set up and the towing company was supported. Both tunnel portals had to be completely closed for some time. 

Lace in the car, drug test refused
Already on Wednesday morning, a suspected drug driver fell into the trap of the Salzburg immigration police at the main railway station. During a traffic check, the officers discovered a syringe containing an "unknown liquid". Presumably heroin or another narcotic drug. The driver refused to take a drug test, her driver's license was confiscated and charges were filed.