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Van overturns: Two people's lives in danger

Two people have suffered life-threatening injuries in a serious accident involving a van on the A1 near Nettersheim (Euskirchen district). According to the police, the vehicle driven by a 34-year-old man overturned on Wednesday afternoon shortly after the slip road for an as yet unexplained reason.

A blue light shines on the roof of a police patrol car. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A blue light shines on the roof of a police patrol car. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Nettersheim - Van overturns: Two people's lives in danger

Two people have suffered life-threatening injuries in a serious accident involving a van on the A1 near Nettersheim (Euskirchen district). According to the police, the vehicle driven by a 34-year-old man overturned on Wednesday afternoon shortly after the slip road for as yet unexplained reasons.

The driver and his 23-year-old passenger were taken to nearby hospitals by rescue helicopter. Their lives were still in danger late in the afternoon, a police spokeswoman said. The road in the direction of Dortmund remained closed for the time being.

Police statement

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  1. The accident on the A1 near Nettersheim resulted in a serious traffic disruption, causing delays for commuters heading north towards Dortmund.
  2. The transporter involved in the accident was a van, which overturned on the highway for reasons that remain unknown to the police.
  3. The police are investigating the accident, looking into possible causes and examining the vehicle for any mechanical issues that may have contributed to the incident.
  4. In a statement, the police emphasized that any vehicle involved in an accident, especially one that poses a danger to life, should be treated with caution and professionalism by onlookers to ensure the safety of all parties involved.
  5. The accident in North Rhine-Westphalia's Euskirchen district serves as a grim reminder of the potential dangers associated with driving and the importance of adhering to traffic regulations to avoid accidents and protect all road users.

Source: www.stern.de

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