Accidents - Seriously injured after overtaking attempt on A30
In a collision on Autobahn 30 near Melle, a driver sustained severe injuries. The man had wanted to overtake a preceding vehicle, but it suddenly swerved to the left lane, a police spokesperson reported. Both cars collided sideways, causing the man who was overtaking to lose control of his vehicle and crash into the median barrier. He was taken to the hospital that night.
Autobahn 30 in the direction of Hannover was closed approximately six hours from the Melle-Ost interchange for rescue operations and could only be reopened again at 08.00 am. It was initially unclear why the person in the leading car switched lanes. The police did not provide further information on the parties involved.
The accident occurred in Lower Saxony, specifically on Autobahn 30 near Melle. The collision involved two vehicles, leading to significant traffic disruptions in the area. Despite efforts to determine why the leading car swerved, the cause remains unknown.
