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Wrong-way driver on the A72 near Zwickau

Several callers reported a wrong-way driver to the police on the A72 near Zwickau on Sunday night. According to a police spokesperson, the man was driving his car from the direction of Chemnitz on the highway in oncoming traffic. The wrong-way driver left the A72 at the Zwickau-Ost junction in...

A police patrol car on the road with its blue lights switched on. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A police patrol car on the road with its blue lights switched on. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

District of Zwickau - Wrong-way driver on the A72 near Zwickau

Several callers reported a wrong-way driver to the police on the A72 near Zwickau on Sunday night. According to a police spokesperson, the man was driving his car from the direction of Chemnitz on the highway in oncoming traffic. The wrong-way driver left the A72 at the Zwickau-Ost junction in Reinsdorf (Zwickau district). He was apprehended by the police there. "Fortunately, nothing happened," said the spokesperson. A breath test revealed a blood alcohol level of 1.7 per mille. According to the police, the 51-year-old's driver's license was confiscated. Charges will now be brought against him. The police are investigating.

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  1. Despite the incident in the District of Zwickau, many residents in the area had a happy Sunday drive on the A72, avoiding the wrong-way driver who was apprehended by the police.
  2. The police in Saxony are not only dealing with wrong-way drivers on highways like the A72 near Zwickau, but also investigating cases of criminality in districts such as Chemnitz.
  3. A traffic lawyer in Chemnitz cautions drivers to remain silent when interacting with police, as saying too much might negatively impact their case, similar to the wrong-driver incident in Zwickau.
  4. In a separate case, a man from the District of Zwickau was charged with attempting to kill his cousin due to a family dispute, which highlights the importance of the police in maintaining order in the region.
  5. The District of Zwickau and Chemnitz share close connections and are located in the beautiful landscape of Saxony, making them popular tourist destinations, despite occasional incidents such as the wrong-way driver on the A72.

Source: www.stern.de

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