A tragic accident on the Ricken route in the canton of St.

Gallen has resulted in three fatalities, marking the second deadly crash in the area within a week.

The collision involved at least four vehicles, including a truck and three cars, and occurred in the Wihaldentunnel.

A 49-year-old driver, who caused the accident by veering into the opposite lane, died at the scene.

His car collided head-on with a truck, which then hit another car, leading to the death of a 73-year-old passenger.

A 67-year-old driver, severely injured in the crash, later died in the hospital.

Emergency services, including the Rega air rescue and local police, responded swiftly to the scene.

This incident follows another fatal accident in the region, where a vehicle collided with a bus, claiming three lives, including a child.