Serious accident on the A20: 79-year-old injured in collision

Von Kl Redaktion

On September 2, 2024, around 2:50 p.m. on the A20, which leads towards Lübeck, a serious traffic accident occurred. This occurred between the junctions of Neubrandenburg East and Neubrandenburg North and immediately attracted the attention of the emergency services.

A 79-year-old German driver who was traveling in a car overtook several vehicles before switching to the right lane. At that moment he collided with a truck in front for unexplained reasons. The impact was violent and led to the driver's car skidding. It left the center protection plank behind and was thrown to the right via both lanes.

the course of the accident

After the impact, the vehicle broke through the banquets and finally crashed into a game protection fence where there was a standstill. The vehicle was significantly damaged and no longer ready to drive, which is why a towing service had to be informed. It is particularly tragic that the driver was seriously injured and had to be admitted to the Neubrandenburg hospital for treatment.

The supporter of the participating tractor -in -law also suffered property damage, which causes the total damage to an estimated 40,000 euros. This number includes the damage to the car and that of the truck trailer.

While the accident recording and the rescue work were in the corridor, the right lane had to be blocked, which led to delays for the other road users. Such an accident not only leads to material damage, but also leaves a feeling of uncertainty on our streets.

The meaning of the incident

At a time, in traffic safety and awareness of risky driving behavior, more and more focused on, it is important to look at the causes and consequences of such accidents. The overtaking maneuvers and the subsequent collision illustrate how quickly the situation on the street can change. Traffic accidents are complex events that are often caused by a combination of carelessness, stress and unpredictable factors.

The authorities therefore call up to be careful in road traffic and to adapt the speed to the conditions. Announcers, experienced drivers and even usually careful road users can get into a dangerous situation if they do not take the risks into account.

These events remind us that there are people behind every accident who are at risk. The immediate reaction of the rescue workers and medical care play a crucial role in these situations in order to mitigate the consequences and to help those affected quickly.