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Wrong-way driver accident on the A3: full closure and minor injuries!
Two wrong-way driver accidents on German highways cause minor injuries and full closures, police in Koblenz informed.
Wrong-way driver accident on the A3: full closure and minor injuries!
An unfortunate accident occurred today on Autobahn 3 in the Westerwald when a wrong-way driver crashed into a car. How Lokalo.de reported, the motorway in the direction of Cologne in the Kleinmaischeid area in the Neuwied district was temporarily completely closed due to this collision. The current situation is that fortunately there are only slightly injured people, including the wrong-way driver himself. The number of injured people and other details are currently unclear.
Such incidents often raise questions, particularly about the background of ghost driving. A study by insurers' accident research (UDV) shows that around 2,000 wrong-way trips are registered on German motorways every year. What's particularly alarming is that many of these accidents are fatal, especially when they occur on busy routes, such as was the case on the A6, where a fatal accident with two victims was recently reported when a 78-year-old man and a 45-year-old driver collided head-on. Massive rescue measures were deployed and the motorway had to be closed for several hours voice.de reported.
Backgrounds of ghost rides
The UDV study makes it clear that wrong-way drivers often exhibit emotional instability and inadequate safety awareness. Older unaccompanied drivers in particular are often affected - often because of confusion that can occur in people over 75 years of age. Alcohol and narcotics also play a role in many cases. Younger drivers, on the other hand, seem to drive the wrong way more often for suicidal reasons or to escape from the police auto-motor-und-sport.de notes.
The experts criticize the current measures to combat wrong-way driving as inadequate and suggest improving the infrastructure and vehicle technology. Awareness-raising measures could also help reduce the risks. If a wrong-way driving occurs, road users should, as recommended, drive on the right, limit their speed to 80 km/h and switch on the hazard warning lights.
The situation on Autobahn 3 reminds us that road safety is a top priority. It is hoped that the causes of such incidents will be better understood and appropriate measures will be taken to minimize the risk to all road users.