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Collision after overtaking attempt on A9: people injured

Three people were injured in a rear-end collision caused by an overtaking attempt on the Autobahn 9 in the Bayreuth district. According to initial findings, a car had switched from the middle lane to the left lane between Bayreuth and Trockau in the direction of Munich in order to overtake...

A warning triangle near the scene of an accident. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A warning triangle near the scene of an accident. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Accidents - Collision after overtaking attempt on A9: people injured

Three people were injured in a rear-end collision caused by an overtaking attempt on the Autobahn 9 in the Bayreuth district. According to initial findings, a car had switched from the middle lane to the left lane between Bayreuth and Trockau in the direction of Munich in order to overtake another vehicle. A police spokesman reported that a vehicle that was already traveling at high speed in the left lane hit the car.

As the Bavarian Red Cross (BRK) later reported, the four occupants of the two cars had already left the vehicles when the emergency services arrived. Two people were taken to hospital with moderate injuries and one with minor injuries. A BRK spokesperson reported that one occupant had escaped the accident with a scare.

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  1. In Upper Franconia, a district known for its picturesque landscapes and charming towns, the Autobahn 9 is not exempt from traffic incidents.
  2. The district of Bayreuth, located in Bavaria, witnessed an accident on the A9 involving a rear-end collision and three injured individuals.
  3. Despite the high speed of the vehicles involved in the collision near Munich, the drivers were fortunate enough to avoid more severe injuries.
  4. Following the incident, traffic in the region was affected, causing delays and complications for those traveling to or from nearby cities like Bayreuth and Nuremberg.
  5. The collision occurred due to a dangerous overtaking maneuver, with one car switching lanes and colliding with another vehicle traveling at high speed.
  6. Upper Franconia's busy roads and highways, with their mixture of heavy traffic and stunning scenery, underscore the importance of safe driving and attentiveness to avoid potentially life-altering accidents.

Source: www.stern.de

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