Truck accident in Lübbecke: drivers of the small van seriously injured

serious injuries after traffic accident in Lübbecke

On Friday morning, a serious traffic accident occurred in Lübbecke, which underlines the importance of safe intersections and the potential dangers in road traffic. A 37-year-old driver of a small van had to be taken to the hospital after a collision with a truck, which reminds us of the need to improve traffic safety in cities.

Details on the course of the accident

Aceive at 8:15 a.m., a 65-year-old truck driver from Bohmte Bohmte Berliner Straße when there was a tragic collision at the intersection to Bohlenstrasse. The truck driver, who wanted to turn left, collided with an oncoming Fiat Ducato, who was controlled by the 37-year-old man from Bad Salzuflen.

medical care and rescue measures

The rescue of the injured driver of the small van was a challenge for the hasty fire brigade, which had to free him from his vehicle. Emergency doctor and two ambulances were quickly on site to ensure medical care and to bring the injured to the Lübbecke Hospital for further treatment.

consequences and traffic cleaning

Both vehicles were damaged by the accident so much that they were no longer ready to drive and had to be towed. In addition, the fire brigade was necessary to bind expired operating materials and thus minimize further dangers for road traffic. During the one and a half hour accident, there were traffic disruptions that the emergency services met by partial divisions.

The relevance of the accident for traffic safety

This incident is not only a memory of the dangers that lurk in road traffic, but also an example of how important it is to minimize accident risks when developing urban traffic planning. The Berliner Straße and Bohlenstrasse intersection could possibly be more secure by additional traffic signs, traffic lights or speed controls. It remains to be seen whether this incident derives measures to improve traffic safety.