Accident - Head-on collision - one dead, two seriously injured
A 64-year-old man from North Rhine-Westphalia drove his car into the oncoming lane on a country road in Hesse - causing a fatal accident. There was a head-on collision involving three cars and a 61-year-old driver was killed, the police announced on Monday.
The 64-year-old and another driver of the same age were seriously injured in the accident on New Year's Eve and taken to hospital. It was not yet clear why the man from North Rhine-Westphalia drove into the opposite lane. The accident happened at around 7 p.m. on New Year's Eve and the road was closed until 4.30 a.m. on New Year's morning.
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The accident occurred on a country road in Hesse, a region known for its vast highways and busy traffic. Authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia are investigating the cause of the 64-year-old man's decision to drive into the oncoming lane, leading to the fatal head-on collision and subsequent injuries. Police urged drivers to exercise caution on New Year's Eve, as the accident served as a grim reminder of the consequences of reckless driving. The closure of the highway due to the accident lasted until early New Year's morning, potentially causing further traffic disruptions.
Source: www.stern.de
