Three injured after a serious accident on the A31 near Walchum
Three injured after a serious accident on the A31 near Walchum
A regrettable incident took place on Friday evening on the A31 motorway near Walchum, which fortunately did not have more serious consequences. Around 8:36 p.m., a 22-year-old man was traveling towards Emden with his Opel when control of the vehicle was lost. For reasons that have never been clarified, the car first got to the right of the road and crashed into the outer protection plank. This was the beginning of a dramatic accident.
After the first impact, the Opel was thrown back onto the road, where it collided with the middle protection plank and finally came to a standstill. But the tragedy did not end at this point. A subsequent Renault, controlled by a 77-year-old driver, could not brake in time and crashed into the young driver's vehicle.
The injured and their states
Total three people were injured in the accident. The driver of the Opel and a 76-year-old passenger in the Renault suffered serious injuries, while the 77-year-old Renault driver only suffered minor injuries. It is unfortunate that such a tragic event had to be done in this form, and the circumstances of the accident have to be examined even more precisely.
The amount of damage is estimated at around 45,000 euros, further proof of how quickly situational carelessness or unpredictable moments can lead to serious consequences. The road was temporarily completely closed during the accident recording, which led to the traffic disruptions. It shows once again how important it is to concentrate on the street at any time and be careful.
Such incidents underline the dangers of road traffic and the need for more security measures. The police asks possible witnesses of the accident to report to receive further information that could possibly contribute to clarifying the events. The focus is now on the condition of the injured and the investigation to understand what exactly led to the accident and how such situations may be avoided in the future.