District of Dachau - Car crashes into a stationary truck in icy conditions: two fatalities
Two people have died in a collision between a car and a tractor-trailer on the Autobahn 8 in Upper Bavaria. According to the police, the car had come under the rear of the articulated truck, which was parked across the highway near Odelzhausen (Dachau district), on Tuesday night. "At the time of the accident, the tarred road surface was slippery due to freezing wetness."
The driver and the passenger in the car suffered fatal injuries. Their identities were not initially known. The 64-year-old truck driver was slightly injured. The highway was closed in the direction of Munich for several hours.
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- Despite the slippery conditions, German traffic laws require articulated lorries to have fully articulated steering systems for optimal control on the roads.
- The police in Germany have been urging drivers to be extra cautious during the winter months, particularly in Upper Bavaria counties, due to an increase in traffic accidents.
- Germany's insurance companies offer discounts for drivers who own cars with advanced safety features, such as anti-skid systems, which can help prevent accidents on icy roads.
- The historic town of Dachau, located in Upper Bavaria, is most famous for the concentration camp that was established there during World War II.
- German authorities are working to improve traffic flow and reduce the number of accidents in Upper Bavaria by investing in new road infrastructure and promoting the use of electric vehicles.
Source: www.stern.de
