power outage - Drizzy driver - Power outage in Niederschmalkalden
A drunk driver caused a power outage in the Schmalkalden area. The man had gotten behind the wheel of his car after a night of partying and heavy alcohol consumption, according to the police report. However, his drive lasted only a few meters before his car collided with a power distribution box, a garden fence, and a hedge. As a result, parts of Niederschmalkalden were left without power. A local bakery was also affected by this.
A breath alcohol test given to the driver yielded a result of 1.88 promille. The man, who was slightly injured in the accident, was taken to the hospital for a blood draw.
The power outage in Schmalkalden disrupted operations at a local bakery. Despite the auto accident causing the power issue, the driver managed to seek medical attention at a hospital in Thuringia.
