Cautious All-Clear After Accident - Albert von Thurn und Taxis injured in dramatic Rebenland Rally crash
A serious crash at the Rebenland Rally in southern Styria, Austria, left driver Albert von Thurn und Taxis injured after his car veered off course. The incident occurred during a timed stage, with the vehicle plunging 50 metres down an embankment. His co-driver, Jara Hain, has since shared an update from hospital, confirming she is unharmed and thanking supporters for their messages.
The accident took place as Albert von Thurn und Taxis competed in the Rebenland Rally, a growing event in the Austrian motorsport calendar. Over recent years, participation had steadily risen, from around 50 cars in 2020 to more than 80 in 2024. While minor incidents, such as rollovers in 2022 and a stage cancellation due to bad weather in 2023, had been reported, no major crashes were recorded before this year's event.
After the crash, Hain posted an Instagram Story from her hospital bed, reassuring followers that she was okay. She expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support following the accident. Meanwhile, Gloria von Thurn und Taxis, Albert's mother, confirmed that her son would not require surgery despite the severity of the incident. The rally's organisers have not yet released further details about the cause of the crash or any potential changes to future events.
Albert von Thurn und Taxis remains under medical observation, though surgery has been ruled out. His co-driver, Jara Hain, has been discharged from hospital and continues to recover. The Rebenland Rally, which had expanded in recent years, now faces scrutiny following its first major accident.
