Frankfurt am Main - Wrong-way driver causes collision: two seriously injured
A woman driving the wrong way has caused a head-on collision on the A3 near Frankfurt Airport in which two people were seriously injured. The 51-year-old woman was driving in the opposite direction on the highway on Thursday night and collided with the car of a 33-year-old man, according to the police. Both were seriously injured and taken to hospital. The 33-year-old was trapped in his car and had to be freed by the fire department. Further reasons for the accident were initially unclear. The highway was temporarily closed in the direction of Würzburg. A police spokesman estimated the material damage in the morning at 40,000 to 50,000 euros.
Police statement
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- The incident occurred on a major highway in the Rhine-Main region, a area known for its heavy traffic, causing the local fire department in Hesse to be alerted.
- Following the collision, the police in Frankfurt on the Main launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, with preliminary reports indicating a head-on collision between a car and a vehicle driving the wrong way.
- The accident has reminded local residents and travelers of the importance of adhering to traffic rules and regulations, particularly during peak hours on major highways such as the A3, which connects Frankfurt with cities like Würzburg.
- In light of the recent incident, the authorities in Hesse have urged drivers to be extra cautious while on the roads, especially during nighttime hours when visibility can be reduced.
- In a statement, the Hesse police reminded drivers that any act of recklessness or disregard for traffic laws, such as driving in the wrong direction, can have serious consequences for all road users, including themselves and their passengers.
Source: www.stern.de
