Serious rear-end collision on the A5 near St. Leon-Rot with five vehicles

Serious rear-end collision on the A5 near St. Leon-Rot with five vehicles

on Autobahn 5, more precisely near St. Leon-Rot in the Rhein-Neckar district, there was a remarkable traffic accident that had serious consequences. A 56-year-old man drove into the traffic jam in front of him, which resulted in a chain reaction and suffered several vehicles. The police have now started investigations and reports on total damage of around 150,000 euros.

The incident occurred when the driver was traveling with his car on the A5 in the direction of Karlsruhe. At the end of an existing traffic jam, the exact cause of which has not yet been determined, the misfortune occurred. According to the police, the car of the 56-year-old came across the vehicle in front for reasons that had previously been unexplained, which resulted in the fact that this in turn opened on the car in front of it.

Consequences of the accident

In the course of the collision, the 56-year-old vehicle also collided with a truck before finally stopping on the left side of the road. The effects were comprehensive because another car was also damaged by flying debris. A slightly injured person, the 56-year-old, was taken to a hospital for medical care, although no serious injuries are currently known.

A total of five vehicles were involved in this accident, including a truck. In their report, the police employees were able to confirm that this was a significant incident that not only caused material damage, but also personal injuries. The accident affected the highway for a certain time, while the investigations of the officials are going.

The cause of the accident is still unknown and it remains to be seen which further information will come to light in the coming days. Road users in the region are often unsettled by such incidents, and it can be seen again how quickly an apparently harmless traffic jam can become a serious danger.

It is important for the police to clarify the exact circumstances to avoid similar situations in the future. The assessment of traffic safety and the examination of any rule violations are now at the center of the investigation.