Traffic accidents - Two people killed in accident on A555
Two people have died in an accident on the 555 freeway between Cologne and Bonn. According to initial information from the police, at least two vehicles were involved. One car caught fire as a result of the accident on Friday evening near Wesseling (Rhine-Erft district). Rescue workers were only able to recover the bodies of the two occupants. At least two other people were slightly injured and were taken to hospital.
A police spokeswoman said on Saturday that it was assumed that there had been a rear-end collision and the vehicle in front had caught fire. However, the exact circumstances are still unclear. The A555 was initially closed in the direction of Bonn.
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The accident occurred in the Rhine-Erft district, specifically near Wesseling, which is known for its proximity to Bonn. The freeway involved in the incident is the A555, a crucial route connecting Cologne and Bonn. The accident resulted in at least two vehicles being involved, with one vehicle catching fire due to the collision. On Friday evening, rescue workers struggled to recover the bodies of the two deceased individuals from the burning car. Two other individuals sustained minor injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals in the North Rhine-Westphalia region. Police officials are investigating the possibility of a rear-end collision as the cause of the accident, yet the exact circumstances remain unclear. The A555 was temporarily closed towards Bonn following the incident, causing traffic congestion and delays in the area.
Source: www.stern.de
