Imagine the morning, you are rushing to work, and the road turns into a complete traffic jam. This is exactly the situation drivers experienced in Bratislava when a major accident occurred in one of the tunnels involving 13 passenger cars and one truck. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the incident paralyzed traffic for several hours, causing significant inconvenience for thousands of people.
Incident details
The accident happened in a tunnel in Bratislava shortly before 7:30 a.m. Firefighters and rescuers quickly arrived at the scene. They found a collision involving 13 passenger cars and a truck. The main thing is that none of the participants in the accident were injured. Rescuers took fire safety measures and helped evacuate the damaged vehicles to restore traffic as soon as possible.
Consequences for traffic
The tunnel was completely closed for two hours, leading to huge traffic jams in the surrounding areas. Drivers from the city parts Lamač, Devínska Nová Ves, and Dúbravka heading to the city center had to wait in traffic jams for 30 to 50 minutes. This again highlights the importance of following traffic rules, especially in critical places like tunnels.
Safety rules in Slovak tunnels
To avoid similar situations and ensure your own safety, it is important to remember the specifics of driving in tunnels. In Slovakia, as in most European countries, strict traffic rules apply. In particular, in tunnels, you must always turn on low beam headlights, even during the day. It is also important to maintain a safe distance and obey speed limits, which are usually 50 km/h in populated areas, 90 km/h outside them, and 130 km/h on highways.
Remember that in Slovakia, traffic rules provide for fines for violations. These rules aim to increase road safety, so be attentive and responsible drivers.
If you plan to travel in Slovakia by car, familiarize yourself with the traffic rules and make sure your car is properly equipped (first aid kit, emergency stop sign, reflective vest). This will help avoid unpleasant situations and fines, allowing you to enjoy your trip.
Source: novinky.cz
