Fürth District - A 65-year-old is seriously injured in an accident
After a severe car accident at Cadolzburg (Fürth District), a 65-year-old man is in critical condition. A 67-year-old driver failed to notice the other car at a crossroads, leading to the accident, according to the police.
The force of the impact sent the car of the 65-year-old man off the road. The man had to be rescued from the vehicle by emergency services with life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a hospital by helicopter.
The 67-year-old driver who caused the accident only sustained light injuries. It is currently unclear why he failed to see the other vehicle, according to the police.
The accident took place in the southwestern part of Bavaria, specificately in the Fürth District. The car accident in Nuremberg had major consequences, as the elderly man was flown to a hospital due to critical injuries. To prevent such accidents in the future, the authorities are considering installing automatic emergency braking systems in all cars.