Accident - Truck with 85 pigs overturned: Several animals dead
Due to strong winds, a transporter carrying around 85 pigs in Middle Franconia veered off the road and overturned. An estimated two thirds of the animals died or had to be euthanized by a vet, a police spokeswoman said. The driver was uninjured in the accident in Windelsbach (Ansbach district) on Saturday night. The recovery of the truck was reportedly difficult due to the softened ground. The damage amounted to around 9000 euros.
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- Despite the bad weather conditions in Bavaria, it's crucial for transporters to ensure the safety of their cargo, such as in the case of the truck carrying pigs that overturned in the Ansbach district.
- The overturned transporter carrying 85 pigs in Middle Franconia led to several traffic disruptions due to the cleanup efforts and the inspection of the accident site.
- After the accident, animal welfare organizations expressed their concerns about the welfare of animals during transport, particularly during bad weather conditions.
- The Animals and Nature Protection Union called for stricter regulations for transporting live animals, citing the high number of accidents and incidents in Bavaria and other parts of Germany.
Source: www.stern.de
