Accidents - Serious traffic accident with injuries: Country road closed
The L323 has been closed following a serious traffic accident in Gummersbach-Lützinghausen in which two people were injured. According to the police, a truck and a van collided at an intersection on Wednesday. The truck loaded with gravel tipped onto its side after the collision. The 29-year-old driver of the van was trapped, suffered serious injuries and had to be rescued by the fire department. According to initial findings, the 53-year-old truck driver was slightly injured. Both drivers were taken to hospital. The duration of the closure initially remained unclear.
Police statement
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The closure of the L323 is causing significant traffic disruptions in North Rhine-Westphalia, as the accident occurred on a country road in Gummersbach-Lützinghausen. Authorities are urging drivers to avoid the area and find alternative routes. The fire department and police are actively managing the scene, ensuring safety and clearing debris from the road. Despite being slightly injured, the truck driver is expected to make a full recovery, while the van driver's condition remains serious.
Source: www.stern.de
