"The driver, identified only as 'a 48-year-old man from Salzburg,' was undergoing CPR from first responders when officers arrived at approximately 8:20 a.m. Police assisted with resuscitation efforts, including the use of a defibrillator. Despite further efforts by paramedics and an emergency physician, resuscitation was unsuccessful. The man from Salzburg succumbed to his injuries."
"Alexander Manninger was a great ambassador for Austrian football both on and off the pitch who set a benchmark in his international career and inspired and shaped so many young goalkeepers."
Alex Manninger, a 48-year-old former goalkeeper, died in a train accident near Salzburg. He played for teams like Arsenal and Juventus, earning 33 caps for Austria. Reports indicate he was in a vehicle struck by a train at a railway crossing. Despite resuscitation efforts, he succumbed to his injuries. Manninger was recognized as a significant figure in Austrian football, inspiring many young goalkeepers throughout his career.
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