- Two dead and several injured after accident
In a crash on the federal highway B213 in Cloppenburg, two men lost their lives. A further man was severely injured and airlifted to hospital by a rescue helicopter, as a police spokesman said. Whether he is in critical condition was initially unclear.
Three more people suffered minor injuries, according to police reports. Initial findings suggest that at least two vehicles were involved.
The accident occurred in the area of the district of Stapelfeld. Emergency services were on the scene. The road was fully closed for investigations and recovery work. The police set up diversions. The spokesman could not initially provide any information on the cause of the accident.
The spokesman later revealed that the cause of the accident on the B213 was under investigation. Despite the closure, the accident disrupted traffic for several hours.
