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Serious accident: one man and two dogs die

A man and two dogs have died in a serious accident on the B250 federal highway near Treffurt in the Wartburg district. According to the police on Monday, the 65-year-old man had driven his van into oncoming traffic for reasons that are as yet unexplained. There he collided head-on with a truck.

A police helicopter flies over a city during a search operation. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A police helicopter flies over a city during a search operation. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Wartburg district - Serious accident: one man and two dogs die

A man and two dogs have died in a serious accident on the B250 federal highway near Treffurt in the Wartburg district. According to the police on Monday, the 65-year-old man had driven his van into oncoming traffic for reasons that are as yet unexplained. There he collided head-on with a truck.

The 65-year-old died at the scene of the accident. Two dogs, which according to the police were traveling in the van, also did not survive the accident. The 34-year-old truck driver was slightly injured.

The B250 was temporarily closed during the recovery and rescue operations. A police helicopter was also deployed to investigate the accident. Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are ongoing.

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  1. In cases of emergencies on the main road, it's important to contact the police promptly.
  2. Recently, the Wartburg district was shaken by an accident involving a van and a truck, resulting in the death of a man and two dogs.
  3. Traffic in the Wartburg district was disrupted due to an animal-related accident on the B250, which required the closure of the main road for some time.
  4. The police are investigating the cause of the accident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning in the Thuringian district.
  5. Some drivers in the region have expressed concern about the increase in accidents involving animals on the main roads, urging caution and vigilance.

Source: www.stern.de

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