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Car overturns after wildlife accident

A car overturned in a wild boar accident in eastern Hesse. The driver was slightly injured and the wild boar had to be shot. As reported by the East Hesse police headquarters, a 35-year-old man from the district of Fulda was driving his car near Großenlüder (Fulda district) on Sunday night when...

A police car stands behind a police cordon. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A police car stands behind a police cordon. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Fulda district - Car overturns after wildlife accident

A car overturned in a wild boar accident in eastern Hesse. The driver was slightly injured and the wild boar had to be shot. As reported by the East Hesse police headquarters, a 35-year-old man from the district of Fulda was driving his car near Großenlüder (Fulda district) on Sunday night when a wild boar suddenly crossed the road. This caused the car to leave the road and overturn on an embankment. "The wild boar was injured by the collision, so it had to be put out of its misery by the local gamekeeper," the officers reported. The car was no longer roadworthy and was towed away.

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  1. The incident occurred in the same eastern Hesse region where frequent wildlife encounters, such as those involving wild boars, often occur.
  2. Despite the increase in wildlife accidents in the Fulda district, traffic authorities continue to advise drivers to remain vigilant while driving, especially on Sundays.
  3. The District of Fulda has seen an uptick in car accidents involving wild boars, leading some residents to call for stricter wildlife management measures.
  4. The road where the accident occurred is notorious for frequent wild boar sightings, prompting local authorities to consider implementing wildlife crossings to enhance road safety.
  5. The driver's accident in Großenlüder is just one of many wildlife incidents that have occurred in Hesse, showcasing the delicate balance between humans and wildlife in the region.

Source: www.stern.de

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