Traffic accident in Nordenham: Police car tilts after collision

traffic accident in Nordenham provides attention

cuxhaven (ots)

A traffic accident in Nordenham on Wednesday morning not only injured four people, but also raised questions about traffic safety. The incident occurred around 9:20 a.m. at the Walter-Rathenau-Straße/Viktoriastraße.

Details of the accident

A patrol car from the police who was on the way to an assignment with the blue light and Martinshorn switched on, came to a stop at an intersection. In the meantime, a 66-year-old man from Nordenham approached from the left and apparently overlooked the police car. The collision led to the patrol car tilting on the side and collapsing with a traffic light mast.

injured and damage

In this incident, the person who caused the accident, a 32-year-old police officer, a 26-year-old police officer and a 15-year-old student intern. All those affected were brought to surrounding hospitals to have their injuries examined. The amount of property damage is estimated at around 35,000 euros in terms of both the vehicles and the traffic light mast.

traffic safety in focus

The incident raises questions about traffic safety in the area of the intersection, especially with regard to the behavior of drivers in such areas. The road traffic regulations stipulate that drivers should be particularly careful when approaching intersections. The fact that the patrol car was able to reduce its speed in good time shows the potential to avoid such accidents.

police reacts

The traffic accident was documented by emergency services from the Cuxhaven Police Inspectorate. This ensures that all processes are processed transparently and without possible conflicts of interest. The intersection had to be closed until late in the morning during the accident recording and recovery of the vehicles, which led to disorders in traffic.

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Such incidents make it clear how important compliance with traffic rules and the attention in road traffic are to minimize dangers. In the further course, both drivers and the responsible authorities should consider how such incidents can be prevented in the future to ensure the safety of all road users.