Car hits oncoming traffic in icy conditions: two seriously injured

Hohenlohe district - Car hits oncoming traffic in icy conditions: two seriously injured

Two women were seriously injured in a collision between two cars on a slippery road near Künzelsau (Hohenlohe district). The driver of one of the cars drove her vehicle into oncoming traffic on Monday, presumably due to the icy conditions, where it was rammed by the other car, according to the police. The woman and her passenger were seriously injured. The driver of the oncoming car suffered minor injuries.

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1. Despite the icy road conditions in the Hohenlohe district, many drivers continued to navigate the slippery roadway, putting themselves and others at risk.
2. The police in Künzelsau are urging drivers to exercise caution on the roadway, especially during icy weather, to prevent similar accidents from happening.
3. The woman who drove her car into oncoming traffic on Monday was driving a small, compact vehicle.
4. The incident has led to calls for stricter traffic regulations in the Hohenlohe district, with some local residents advocating for more frequent salt applications to the roadway during winter months.
5. In addition to the two seriously injured women, there have been several reported accidents in Baden-Württemberg this week, all due to icy conditions on the roadway.
6. The police in Künzelsau are conducting a thorough investigation into the collision, examining footage from nearby surveillance cameras and interviewing witnesses to determine the exact cause of the accident.
7. Following the collision, calls have been made for increased awareness of traffic safety, with some local organizations organizing workshops and seminars to educate women drivers about the dangers of oncoming traffic and icy road conditions.

Source: www.stern.de