Severe traffic chaos on the A2 highway after a violent collision
A serious traffic accident on the A2 motorway caused major disruptions to traffic on New Year's Day, leading to long queues and the closure of sections of the road between Lasnitshohe and Gleisdorf West in the Styria region.
The regional police department in Styria confirmed that the accident occurred in the early afternoon hours, for reasons still unknown, and involved several vehicles on this vital stretch of the highway.
A witness heading towards Vienna reported that traffic came to a complete standstill shortly after the accident occurred. He added that emergency teams arrived at the scene within just ten minutes, while the police rushed to secure the area and set up barriers.
Footage from the accident site showed widespread debris scattered across the A2 highway, with one vehicle completely destroyed and deemed a total loss, indicating the severity and force of the collision.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether there are any injuries or the number of potential injured. The Austrian Automobile Club ÖAMTC warned of prolonged congestion, urging drivers to exit the road at Lasnitshohe and follow the designated detours.
The incident cast a shadow over New Year's celebrations in the region, as travelers and tourists faced delays and traffic jams on one of the main highways in Austria.