Serious accident on the B12: 61-year-old in mortal danger

Serious accident on the B12: 61-year-old in mortal danger

Stammham - A serious traffic accident on the B12 brought a driver to be at risk on Thursday evening. The 61-year-old man was on the main road in the Altötting district around 5:45 p.m. when he got on the opposite lane for previously unknown reasons.

The approaching 44-year-old truck driver noticed the dangerous situation and tried to avoid a collision by braking and dodging. Despite his efforts, however, there was a frontal impact that led to serious injuries to the driver.

rescue measures after the accident

The rescue workers who immediately alerted arrived quickly and decided to fly the seriously injured man with a rescue helicopter to a local hospital. Due to the severity of the injuries, the transport was necessary to provide the 61-year-old the best possible medical care.

The truck driver, who was luckily unharmed when it comes to an impact, was also taken to the hospital as a precaution. Here his condition was checked to both ensure that he had no mental or physical impairments, as well as to offer him the necessary support after the traumatic incident.

For the duration of the rescue work and the accident recording, the B12 had to be blocked in both directions. This blocking lasted about four hours, which led to considerable traffic disruptions in the region.

The police have initiated an investigation of the accident to clarify the exact circumstances. Initial indications indicate that the driver may have had health problems, which explains the dangerous driving error. The evidence at the scene of the accident is evaluated to illuminate possible other factors.

accidents like this keep raising questions about traffic safety and the conditions on the streets. Particular caution is advised on multi -lane roads such as the B12, where a road separation should increase security. In this case, however, it turns out that even the best precautions are not enough to avoid tragic accidents.

The federal road remains an important link for traffic in the Altötting district, and such incidents make the need for further security measures more clearly than ever. The police appeal to all road users to always be vigilant and strictly observe the traffic regulations in order to ensure the safety of everyone on the streets.