- Tragic incident resulted in fatalities and severe injuries close to Weißenbrunn.
In a direct crash between two vehicles on Federal Highway 85 close to Weißenbrunn (Kronach district), a 36-year-old individual tragically passed away in the evening hours. He smashed into a minibus, carrying a 73-year-old driver and a 70-year-old passenger. According to the authorities, they both suffered significant injuries. The exact reasons behind this accident are yet to be uncovered.
The impact set the bus ablaze, as per the police reports. Preliminary assessments suggest a total financial loss of around 30,000 euros. The police and fire departments from nearby regions had to barricade Federal Highway 85 in both directions due to the incident. The police are conducting investigations to pinpoint the reason for the crash, with the assistance of an expert commissioned by the prosecutor's office.
The police reports indicated that the impact set the bus ablaze. Due to the crash, the police and fire departments had to barricade Federal Highway 85 in both directions.