Serious traffic accident in heavy rain on the B17 in Landsberg

Serious traffic accident in heavy rain on the B17 in Landsberg

On Monday morning there was a dramatic traffic accident on the federal road 17 near Landsberg, which was triggered by violent heavy rain. The incident occurred around 5:40 a.m. when a 50-year-old driver from the Unterallgäu district came off the road with his vehicle and rolled over. The driver was seriously injured and thrown out of his car.

According to the police, the man was on the B17 when he lost control of his car shortly before Igling's exit in the dangerous weather conditions. Already 500 meters before the exit, he skidded due to the heavy rain and a thunderstorm and left the road to the right. The car overturned and landed on the roof.

consequences of the accident

The dramatic scenes were triggered by the adverse environmental conditions that prevailed this morning. The driver poured in the Nissan between the flashes and the violent rain showers. It was an incident that not only brought the driver in great danger, but also significantly impaired the traffic situation on the B17. The road was closed to Augsburg for almost four hours to give the emergency services the opportunity to clean up the accident and to ensure the safety of other road users.

The police reported that the car was turned into total damage, which underlines the drama of the accident. In such weather conditions, the risks for road users are significantly increased, which is also reflected in the number of accident. The consequences of extreme weather events show how important it is to adapt your own driving habits to the current conditions.

The event is an urgent appeal to all drivers to be particularly careful in bad weather conditions. Rain and thunderstorms can significantly impair the view and change the road conditions in a dangerous way. It is crucial to pay attention to the road conditions and, if necessary, reduce the speed to avoid accidents.