Truck Collision on Autobahn A8 Leaves Four Injured, Including Two Children

A speeding truck on a wet road caused a multi-vehicle accident near Burgau, resulting in injuries and significant property damage.

A 52-year-old truck driver lost control on a wet stretch of the A8 near Burgau, colliding with a concrete barrier and a car.
Four occupants of the car, including two children aged four and six, sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital.
Debris from the crash damaged another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction, though no further injuries were reported.
The accident caused significant damage to over 20 sections of the concrete barrier, with repair costs estimated at a minimum of €25,000.
Police have initiated a criminal investigation against the truck driver for negligent bodily harm, citing excessive speed as the cause of the accident.