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Horrible accident: Jeep overturns – two young men seriously injured!
Serious accident between Miesbach and Irschenberg: Jeep overturns, two young passengers seriously injured. Rescue efforts underway.
Horrible accident: Jeep overturns – two young men seriously injured!
On the night of Corpus Christi, more precisely on June 19, 2025, there was a dramatic traffic accident on the B472 federal highway between Miesbach and Irschenberg. Shortly after midnight, a Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by a 24-year-old from Miesbach and a 17-year-old from Hausham, lost control in a curve. The driver apparently took the curve too quickly and skidded. The vehicle collided with a retaining wall, rolled over several times and crashed into a guardrail before coming to rest on its left side. As Innpuls reports, both occupants were thrown out of the car due to the lack of seat belts and remained seriously injured lying next to the road.
The alerted rescue workers were quickly deployed. After initial treatment on site, the two young men were transported to nearby hospitals in several ambulances and a helicopter. It is a great stroke of luck that the emergency services' quick response was able to save lives. The Jeep suffered significant material damage estimated at 7,000 euros, meaning the car had to be classified as a total loss.
Closure of the accident site
The federal highway had to be completely closed until 5 a.m. in order to carry out rescue and recovery measures and to clean the accident site. Both the Irschenberg volunteer fire department, which was on site with 20 emergency services and three vehicles, and the rescue service with its three ambulances, a rescue helicopter and an emergency doctor did valuable work. This also required a police accident report and an assessment by an accident expert, such as Merkur notes.
Course of the accident and young drivers
The accident highlights a well-known problem on our roads: young drivers cause a disproportionate number of accidents. According to a study by ADAC Accident Research, 18 to 24 year olds are twice as likely to have accidents as older road users. Of particular concern are excessive speeds and frequent neglect of safety precautions such as wearing seat belts. These two factors were also suspected to be the cause of the accident on the B472. Young drivers often overestimate their driving skills and are usually less likely to wear seatbelts, which enormously increases their risk of injury in the event of an accident, according to [ADAC](https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/unfall- Schaden-panne/unfall/unfallforschung-junge-fahrer/).
In conclusion, the situation that occurred at night between Miesbach and Irschenberg not only speaks for the dangers associated with hasty driving behavior, but also for the need for increased education for young drivers on the road. Safety comes first – this must not only be pointed out, but also taken into account.