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Tragic Car Accident Claims the Life of Hungarian Soccer Player in Austria
A Hungarian footballer who scored a goal during the weekend's league round met a tragic end in a car accident in the early hours.
Marko Varga, a member of ASKO DONAU in Linz, lost his life in a devastating traffic collision on Saturday morning, shortly after being transported to the hospital.
The 26-year-old player had played a significant role in ASKO's 6-0 victory against SPG Union TTI St. Florian, where he delivered an impressive performance and scored a goal.
According to reports in Austrian newspapers, Marko Varga's vehicle collided with a truck on the A1 motorway under circumstances that remain unclear. The impact was so severe that the truck was ejected from the car. Despite receiving prompt medical attention from an ambulance, the footballer's life could not be saved.
Marko Varga was expected to return home to his wife and 4-year-old son. TV2 Tények reported that the accident involved a collision with a Tunisian lorry driver en route to Vienna. The child's car seat was dislodged during the accident, leading to a search by the police with the assistance of dogs and drones. It was later confirmed that the little boy was not with him at the time of the tragedy.
A 47-year-old Ukrainian driver narrowly avoided a collision with the car behind but was rear-ended by a fourth car driven by a 37-year-old Tajik driver.
Following this tragic incident, ASKO DONAU Linz's website and social media pages have been filled with expressions of mourning. The club's communication team has changed the profile and cover pictures to black, and numerous condolences have poured in from both Austrians and Hungarians.
