Accident on the Inntal Motorway near Zirl: Camper Van Severely Damaged

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On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a motorhome caught fire at a campsite in Krems, Lower Austria. Three people were injured: two with suspected smoke inhalation and one woman due to circulatory collapse. The fire is believed to have started near a stove; the cause is under investigation.

On Wednesday, a motorhome caught fire at a campsite in Krems, Austria. Two bystanders who tried to extinguish the flames and an elderly woman were hospitalized. The cause was a short circuit in the gas heater cable.

From June 2025, owners of motorhomes and caravans with gas systems must undergo a G607 inspection every two years. Missing it can result in fines of €15–€80 and increased risk of gas leaks and fires.

On the evening of May 27, a car and a motorhome collided on the B179 highway near Biberwier. According to the Tyrol control centre, the crash occurred around 5:00 p.m. Four people were injured, and a helicopter was dispatched to the scene.

The TV show 'Abenteuer Leben täglich' tested the Kabe Imperial 1000 TDL caravan, measuring 11.6 meters, which the manufacturer and trade press call one of the longest production caravans in Europe. Reporter Lothar Langehegermann assessed whether this oversized trailer is suitable for regular holidays, not just seasonal camping, and faced challenges during towing.