- Two dead and several injured in accident
In a crash on the federal road B213 in Cloppenburg, two men lost their lives. Another man was severely injured and airlifted to the hospital by a rescue helicopter, as a police spokesperson stated. Whether there was a risk to life was initially unclear.
Three more people sustained 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 operations. The police set up detours. The spokesperson could not yet provide information on the cause of the accident.
The investigation into the crash on federal road B213 requires the cooperation of both the transport and telecommunications sectors to gather all necessary data. Despite the road closure, updates on the situation were regularly shared through local telecommunications networks.