Crash occurs. - Female sustains grievous injuries after exiting moving vehicle
In Pfronten, a lady sustained severe injuries after attempting to exit a moving vehicle. Previously on Wednesday, her husband had halted his car on a moderate ascent without employing the handbrake or selecting a gear. Subsequently, he exited the car, only for the hill-climb assistance to momentarily maintain its position before letting go. This caused the car to roll back down the slope. When the 61-year-old man was several meters away from the vehicle, it started moving. Desperate to leave the car, the 53-year-old woman attempted to get out, but was ejected from the vehicle by the opened passenger door. The car continued its course and collided with a cluster of trees, where it became completely wrecked. She was taken to a hospital via rescue helicopter.
(Press release: Ostallgau district & Kaufbeuren)
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In the same District of Ostallgäu where this unfortunate incident occurred, authorities often warn against leaving vehicles unattended on slopes without proper precautions. The accident in Pfronten serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers in Bavaria's Swabia region, especially during snowy weather. Due to the woman's serious injuries, traffic in Pfronten was disrupted for several hours as emergency services responded to the scene. The district of Ostallgäu has seen its share of vehicle-related accidents, urging drivers to adhere to traffic rules more strictly.
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