Two people hurt in wildlife encounter

Roadway congestion - Two people hurt in wildlife encounter

On the L13 highway near Bützow (Rostock district), a motorcyclist and his passenger were injured in a freak incident. The authorities shared the news on Tuesday morning that the 51-year-old motorcycle driver and his 34-year-old passenger were both traveling on the L13 when a deer wandered onto the road. This unexpected event resulted in a crash, causing the 51-year-old to lose control of his bike. He received severe injuries, while his partner endured only minor ones. Both were then rushed to the hospital. Tragically, the deer succumbed to its injuries.

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1. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, an incident involving a motorcyclist and a deer on a country road led to accidents and injuries, as reported by the local police in Bützow, located in the County of Rostock.
2. Despite the serious accident on the L13 highway near Bützow, wildlife encounters remain a common occurrence on country roads, posing a risk to both traffic and animals in rural areas of Germany.
3. The police in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are advising motorists to exercise caution when driving on country roads, especially during dusk and dawn hours, when wildlife is known to be more active, to minimize accidents and ensure the safety of all road users and animals.
4. Last year, the police in the same region launched a campaign to educate drivers about road safety in relation to wildlife, particularly encouraging motorists to slow down and keep a safe distance when encountering animals on the road in the County of Rostock.

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