Fatal crash: Auto Kracht against Zug in Osnabrück-82-year-old dies!
Fatal crash: Auto Kracht against Zug in Osnabrück-82-year-old dies!
Osnabrück, Deutschland - In Osnabrück, a tragic accident occurred at an untrained level crossing, in which an 82-year-old driver was killed. According to the information from stern.de drove despite a approaching Zug over the level crossing. The exact circumstances of the accident have so far been unclear.
The driver was caught in the vehicle in the collision. A rescue helicopter brought the seriously injured man to a clinic, where he succumbed to his injuries a few hours later. Fortunately, the passengers of the train remained unharmed.accident statistics at level crossings in Germany
In 2024 there were 153 accidents at level crossings that cost 25 people. The proportion of personal injury in level crossings is higher than the 2.5 million road traffic accidents in 2024, of which 290,000 were associated with personal injury. Experts emphasize that the cause research on accidents at level crossings is difficult because extensive statistics are missing about processes and reasons. It is estimated that around 95% of the accidents result from road traffic, often due to misconduct from road users.
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| Ort | Osnabrück, Deutschland |
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