Collision on B 51: Two injuries after a collision in Seckenhausen!

Collision on B 51: Two injuries after a collision in Seckenhausen!

Seckenhausen, Deutschland - On Monday afternoon, a traffic accident occurred in Seckenhausen, which makes some readers take notice. According to Weser-Kurier collided two vehicles at the confluence of the B 51 and b 6. Accident happened when a 76-year-old driver was traveling towards Bremen on the B 51. He wanted to turn left at the confluence and overlooked a 59-year-old driver who came from Bremen.

Both drivers suffered minor injuries and were immediately cared for by the emergency services. Fortunately, they were able to return home after the short medical care. However, the collision had serious consequences for the vehicles involved, both of whom were no longer ready to drive and had to be towed. In addition, a third vehicle was damaged by parts flying around, which estimates the potential damage at around 80,000 euros, as from a supplementary message from Presseportal

traffic restrictions and rescue measures

Because of the accident recording and recovery of the vehicles, the B 51 was closed on each side for about an hour. The traffic was passed past the scene of the accident, which was certainly an unpleasant delay for some drivers.

The age of those involved raises questions in this context. According to an investigation by the Federal Statistical Office, about the Tagesschau , older drivers often have the main debt in traffic accidents. This proportion is 77 percent, especially for drivers aged 75 and and over. Errors such as disregarding ancestors or problems when turning are widespread among the older drivers. Therefore, this special accident could give reason to think about the safety of older drivers.

The question of whether mandatory regular checks are required for older drivers remains controversial. Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing has classified such a measure as an unnecessary bureaucracy. However, the topic could gain in importance if the numbers of the main causes of accidents in this age group continue to increase.