Violent traffic accident in Wernigerode: drivers seriously injured

Violent traffic accident in Wernigerode: drivers seriously injured

Wernigerode - A dramatic traffic accident occurred on Saturday afternoon in the Harz district, where a driver was seriously injured. The action took its course at an intersection when a 56-year-old man made impassable decisions with his Audi.

Opposites for everyday traffic safety were obviously overlooked in Wernigerode, in the heart of Saxony-Anhalt. At around 1.30 p.m., the driver turned into a side street despite a red traffic light. In a high spirits he tried to turn in the conflict to get back to the old town.

The course of the accident

, however, it was not as planned. During the turning manever, the 56-year-old lost control of his vehicle and initially collided with another Audi who was driven by a 61-year-old. The misfortune finally culminated in a violent crash: the Audi of the 56-year-old crashed head-on into a tunnel wall.

The consequences of this incident were serious. The driver who had made the decisive mistakes was seriously injured in the impact and had to be taken to a hospital. Before that, the police were able to confirm that nobody else was damaged in the area. The residents and other drivers were very lucky that the situation didn't end even worse.

The investigation into the man's driving behavior is still underway. The police are based on why the driver was unauthorized in turning and turning. It remains unclear whether health problems or distraction have played a role. Such accidents are often a warning signal for the need for more attention in road traffic.

damage and traffic impairments

The material damage caused by the collision is estimated at around 5000 euros. Due to the accident, the Schlachthofstraße had to be temporarily closed, which required time and patience from other road users, while the emergency services did their work on site.

Overall, this incident once again shows how important attentive driving and the observance of traffic signs are. The causes of accidents can be diverse, and even a short moment of the unused Sam not only endanger the driver, but also numerous other people.