Accident - Three seriously injured in head-on collision in Wiesbaden
Three people have been seriously injured in a head-on collision between a car and a van in Wiesbaden. According to the police, the van driver crossed into the oncoming lane on Monday afternoon. The 56-year-old and the 60-year-old driver of the oncoming car and his 57-year-old co-driver were seriously, but not critically, injured. The men were taken to hospital.
The police suspect that the cause of the accident was a health impairment in the driver of the van. The road was closed in the area of the accident for two hours and traffic was diverted.
Press release
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- The authorities in Hesse are urging drivers to be extra cautious following the serious head-on collision, reminding them of the potential dangers of driving under the influence of medication or any impairment.
- The police in Wiesbaden are investigating the cause of the accident, looking into the possibility of a medical condition affecting the van driver, which may have led to him crossing into the oncoming lane.
- The Transporter Association of Hesse has expressed its condolences to the victims of the accident and reminded its members of the importance of maintaining proper lane discipline while driving, citing the head-on collision as an unfortunate example.
- In response to the head-on collision in Wiesbaden, local officials are considering implementing stricter traffic regulations and increasing awareness campaigns to deter drivers from reckless behavior and prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future.
- Footage from the scene of the accident shows the car and van involved in the head-on collision, with debris scattered across the oncoming lane, causing a significant delay in traffic and necessitating the diversion of vehicles to alternate routes.
Source: www.stern.de
