January 10, 2025|
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|11 months agoWrong-Way Driver Causes Major Accident in Gotthard Tunnel
Five people injured after 76-year-old motorist drives in wrong direction inside Switzerland's crucial alpine tunnel system.
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- A 76-year-old driver caused a head-on collision by driving in the wrong direction in the Gotthard tunnel system
- The incident occurred in the Naxberg tunnel on the A2 motorway
- The driver turned around in the front tunnel of the Gotthard road tunnel and drove north in the overtaking lane
- The A2 was closed southbound for approximately 90 minutes
By The Numbers
5
Total people injured
4
People seriously injured
1
Person with minor injuries
90
Minutes of tunnel closure
They Said
"It was unclear on Friday why the senior citizen turned his car when entering the Gotthard road tunnel"
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Major Accident in Gotthard Tunnel
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Incident Details and Response
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Emergency Response and Casualties
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