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Dozens of cars in Austria pile-up Dozens of cars in Austria pile-up
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A big motorway pile-up in western Austria has left one person dead and 30 injured, police say.A big motorway pile-up in western Austria has left one person dead and 30 injured, police say.
The crash, involving 60 vehicles, was near the town of Seewalchen on the main motorway linking Vienna and Salzburg.The crash, involving 60 vehicles, was near the town of Seewalchen on the main motorway linking Vienna and Salzburg.
A police spokesman said it was too early to say what caused the accident, but the road was covered in snow.A police spokesman said it was too early to say what caused the accident, but the road was covered in snow.
Some victims were trapped in their vehicles, and falling snow hampered rescue efforts making it difficult for helicopters to land.Some victims were trapped in their vehicles, and falling snow hampered rescue efforts making it difficult for helicopters to land.
Around 40 Red Cross rescue vehicles have been sent to the scene.Around 40 Red Cross rescue vehicles have been sent to the scene.
At least five of the injured were in a serious condition and local hospitals have been put on stand-by to deal with the casualties.At least five of the injured were in a serious condition and local hospitals have been put on stand-by to deal with the casualties.
The motorway has been closed in both directions.The motorway has been closed in both directions.