Von Thurn und Taxis’ co-pilot Jara Hain was also on board. Von Thurn und Taxis complained of severe pain in the lumbar spine while he was still behind the wheel. He was flown by helicopter to the clinic in Graz.

It is said that his exact condition is still unclear. But Thurn und Taxis spoke of having “seven guardian angels”. According to information from his mother, Gloria von Thurn und Taxis, to the Bayern media group, he does not need surgery. Hain was taken to the hospital in Wagna with back pain.

According to “Bild”, the accident occurred in the south of Styria during the fourth test of the rally. The Skoda Fabia that the duo is driving falls down a slope from the panoramic road near Pößnitz.

Albert von Thurn und Taxis and co-pilot had an accident during a rally

Von Thurn und Taxis and Hain were initially trapped in the car. The race doctor quickly arrived at the scene of the accident and the drivers behind were warned. “A crane was requested to rescue the car and the crew,” said the race management. He later also recovered the badly damaged rally vehicle.

The stage was completed neutralized after the accident. At the time of the accident, von Thurn und Taxis and Hain had good prospects in the race. After three of seven tests, the duo took third place in the overall ranking.