The fire brigade was able to extinguish the fire quickly – but the vehicle could no longer be saved. (icon picture)
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On Thursday afternoon, the 42-year-old driver of a van on the A14 near Götzis was able to get to safety just in time.
A 42-year-old driver drove his van on Thursday, January 5th, 2023 at 2:41 p.m. on the Rheintalautobahn (A14) in the direction of Tyrol.
fire in the engine compartment
At the height of Götzis, he noticed smoke and fire developing in the area of the engine. The man was able to steer the vehicle onto the breakdown lane and bring it to a standstill there. He then had to get out of the vehicle through the open window of the passenger door. The vehicle doors could no longer be opened at this time. Shortly thereafter, the transporter caught fire and burned out.
The fire brigade was able to extinguish the fire quickly.
