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Exhaustion causes serious accident on B444 near Holle – two injured!
On December 3rd, 2025, an accident occurred on the B444 near Holle, caused by fatigue. Two people were injured.
Exhaustion causes serious accident on B444 near Holle – two injured!
On December 3, 2025, an unfortunate traffic accident occurred on federal highway 444, between Nettlingen and Grasdorf, which sent two people to the hospital. A 75-year-old driver from Kassel and her 77-year-old passenger suffered injuries when the driver's vehicle left the road to the left and crashed into an overpass before finally coming to a stop in the ditch. This reports n-tv.de.
The cause of the accident quickly became clear: fatigue was the trigger. As the police found on site, the car left the road on a straight stretch, which not only caused the 75-year-old to severely damage her vehicle, but also caused a total loss of around 7,000 euros. Fortunately, both occupants were able to free themselves and were taken to a hospital in Hildesheim for medical treatment. Their injuries are not yet life-threatening.
Investigations and consequences
An extensive investigation has already been initiated against the driver, which could have several criminal consequences, including the temporary seizure of her driver's license. Regional Today also found that federal highway 444 was briefly closed to one lane during the accident investigation and vehicle recovery, which led to minor traffic disruptions.
Drowsiness at the wheel is a serious problem that is known not only in Germany but internationally. Loud ÖAMTC In 2023, there were a total of 482 accidents with personal injuries due to fatigue in Austria, with 23 people dying. Fatigue slows down reactions and impairs cognitive processing, which particularly affects young drivers in the 20 to 29 age group, who are often the main culprits in accidents.
Prevention of fatigue
To prevent such tragic incidents, it is important to pay attention to signs of fatigue and react in a timely manner. Experts recommend taking a “power nap” of 20 to 30 minutes at the next rest stop if you feel tired or, if possible, changing drivers. Hydration with appropriate drinks and regular breaks are essential to maintain alertness during long rides.
The events of December 3rd should give us all pause for thought: road safety is a top priority and the requirements to prevent fatigue should be taken more seriously than is perhaps often the case.