Police seek driver after B17 crash leaves two seriously injured

Police are seeking the driver of a car whose overtaking manoeuvre allegedly led to a head-on crash on the B17 in Günselsdorf, in the district of Baden. A 17-year-old driver and his 18-year-old passenger were seriously injured, ORF reported.

The crash happened at about 5.20 p.m. on Tuesday between Günselsdorf and Teesdorf. The driver allegedly overtook a lorry despite oncoming traffic. Vehicles travelling towards Wiener Neustadt had to brake sharply and swerve onto the verge.

A 17-year-old driver then lost control of his car, which crossed into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with the lorry. He and his 18-year-old passenger were taken to nearby hospitals. The 37-year-old lorry driver was uninjured.

Police are looking for the driver who allegedly fled the scene and for witnesses. The car is believed to have been a grey VW Passat with Baden district registration plates. Anyone with information is asked to contact Günselsdorf police on 059133-3306.