County of Schwandorf - 85-year-old wrong-way driver dies in accident on highway 6
An 85-year-old wrong-way driver has died in an accident on the Autobahn 6 near Wernberg-Köblitz(Schwandorf district). The driver was traveling in the wrong direction between Leuchtenberg and Wernberg-Ost on Monday evening and collided with two cars traveling correctly, police said on Tuesday night. Both drivers were injured and taken to nearby hospitals. The driver who caused the accident was so seriously injured that he died on the scene despite the rescue helicopter and resuscitation measures. The highway had to be closed in both directions after the accident.
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- The accident occurred in the district of Schwandorf, known for its proximity to the scenic region of Bavaria.
- The police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident on the highly trafficked A6 highway in Upper Palatinate.
- Witnesses reported seeing the wrong-driver causing chaos on the German highway, potentially endangering other motorists.
- Accidents like this one highlight the importance of obeying traffic rules, such as driving in the correct direction on highways.
- The car involved in the accident was towed away to a nearby garage for further evaluation and potential reconstruction by investigators.
- Grieving families and mourning communities in Germany are left to remember their loved ones who were unfortunate victims in this tragic highway accident.
Source: www.stern.de
