19-year-old seriously injured during overtaking maneuver

Accident - 19-year-old seriously injured during overtaking maneuver

A young female driver lost control of her car while trying to overtake multiple vehicles on a country road in Rastede, Ammerland district. The 19-year-old veered off the road and collided with a tree, according to the police. She was seriously injured and taken to a hospital.

The police reported that the driver attempted to overtake several cars in front of her at night. No further information was available about the other parties involved.

1. The accident occurred on a quiet country road in the district of Ammerland, specifically in the town of Rastede, Lower Saxony.
2. Due to the high number of accidents on this stretch of road, the local authorities are considering installing additional traffic signs warning of the risks associated with overtaking maneuvers.
3. The accident site was cordoned off by the police, causing traffic delays on the adjacent country road.
4. The young driver's vehicle sustained significant damage in the incident, and the police are still investigating whether speed or reckless driving played a role in the accident.
5. Meanwhile, residents of Rastede and the surrounding areas are expressing their concerns about road safety and urging authorities to take action to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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