A driver in the community of St. Florian drove head-on into a market stall on Sunday. There were injuries. Why the man lost control is not yet clear.
St. Florian – An 87-year-old driver drove head-on into a market stall in Upper Austria. Twelve people were injured on Sunday, one of whom was in mortal danger, the police said. The police had initially reported 13 injuries.
The accident occurred in the community of St. Florian near Linz. According to the police, the man drove to a stand in front of the local St. Florian monastery in the morning. The bystanders suffered pelvic and skull injuries as well as cuts and abrasions. The 87-year-old was slightly injured in the accident. Three doctors who had previously attended the service in the collegiate church provided first aid together with the emergency services.
It was not immediately clear why the man lost control of his vehicle. According to a police spokesman, there was no indication that it could not have been an accident. dpa
