Klagenfurt: Teenagers Arrested After Crashing Stolen Car into Barracks

Incident Details

On Thursday evening, a group of teenagers in Klagenfurt led police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle. The pursuit ended when they crashed into a military barracks, causing significant damage.

According to police, the teenagers were driving a stolen Volkswagen Golf when officers attempted to pull them over for a routine traffic stop. However, the vehicle sped off, initiating the chase.

Pursuit and Crash

The chase continued through several streets before the stolen car crashed into the gate of the barracks in Viktring. The impact caused extensive damage to the vehicle and the barracks gate.

Suspects Arrested

All five teenagers inside the stolen car were apprehended by police at the scene. They are currently in custody and facing charges of motor vehicle theft, evading police, and other traffic violations.

Investigation Ongoing

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident, including how the teenagers obtained the stolen vehicle and why they fled from police. No injuries have been reported.

The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of obeying traffic laws.