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Far-right Austrian leader dies in car crash

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Published 11 October, 2008, 13:15

Austrian far right politician Joerg Haider has been killed in a car accident. He was best known for leading the right into the coalition government from 2000 to 2006.

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Haider’s car reportedly skidded out of control after he overtook another vehicle. He then hit a concrete traffic barrier and rolled over several times.

The 58-year-old was leader of the Alliance for Austria's future.

Known for his anti-immigration and anti-EU views, his party did better than expected in the country's elections last month, fuelling speculation of a possible role in a ruling coalition.

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