Albert von Thurn and Taxis Hospitalized After Rally Accident - Prince Albert of Thurn and Taxis survives dramatic rally crash in Austria
A 42-year-old driver crashed during the Rebenland Rally in Styria, Austria, after veering off the road and tumbling down an embankment. The driver was later identified as Prince Albert of Thurn and Taxis, who credited his survival to the car's safety features and quick emergency response.
The accident happened on a special stage of the rally, which was immediately cancelled afterwards. Rescue teams reached the scene rapidly and airlifted the prince and his co-driver to a nearby hospital.
The prince's car, equipped with a roll cage—a standard safety component in rally vehicles—helped protect him from more serious harm. After the crash, the vehicle had to be lifted out of the embankment by crane. Prince Albert later remarked that he felt as though he had 'seven guardian angels' watching over him. Medical reports indicate he is experiencing severe pain in his lumbar spine, though his exact condition has not been fully disclosed.
The incident has raised awareness of safety measures in motorsport events. The prince's recovery will be monitored closely, while organisers review the circumstances of the crash. The rally's remaining stages continue as scheduled.
