Fatal accident on B8 construction site: Transport chaos in Wesel after frontal collision of two cars

Von Sophie Müller

fatal accident on the B8 construction site in Wesel-traffic chaos in the city

A serious traffic accident caused a sensation this morning at the B8 construction site in Wesel. A 75-year-old driver from Wesel died. The accident occurred when he was traveling towards Dinslaken and broken up frontally with the car of a 61-year-old driver from Hünxe. The exact circumstances of the accident are still unclear and are currently being examined by the investigative authorities. The driver from Hünxe and three other occupants, including at least one child, were injured in the collision and taken to the hospital.

Due to the accident, the B8 is blocked in both directions. The police are diverted by the police, but the effects can already be felt on the B58, as the traffic jam has expanded to this street. Drivers are asked to bypass the area. The closure is expected to continue for several hours. To reconstruct the course of the accident, the district police receive support from traffic specialists from Recklinghausen.

This tragic accident has led to a traffic chaos in Wesel. The B8 is an important traffic artery in the city, and the full closure has a major impact on the surrounding traffic. The authorities endeavor to regulate the traffic as much as possible, but delays and detours are inevitable. Drivers should therefore bring patience and follow the instructions from the police to avoid further accidents.

It is hoped that the investigation into the exact cause of the accident can be completed quickly so that the road can be released again soon. Until then, road users in Wesel and the surrounding area will continue to have to cope with the effects of this tragic accident. In my thoughts we are among the relatives of the deceased driver and wish the injured a quick recovery.

Source: Radio K.W.