Traffic accident Two injured in violent collision in Wila

In a violent collision between two cars in Wila on Monday afternoon, a female driver was seriously injured and a male driver suffered moderate injuries. The seriously injured 60-year-old female driver was taken to hospital by an air ambulance helicopter.

The accident occurred at around 5.30 p.m. because the 28-year-old driver veered into the oncoming lane on a right-hand bend. There, his car collided heavily with the oncoming car of the 60-year-old woman, according to the cantonal police.

The fire department had to free the victims from their cars because they were trapped in the wreckage. The 28-year-old, who suffered moderate injuries, was taken to hospital by ambulance. The cars were totaled. The Tösstalstrasse was closed for several hours. Traffic was diverted.