Traffic accident in Wermelskirchen: Several injured and high property damage

Traffic accident in Wermelskirchen: Several injured and high property damage

25.07.2024 - 09:55

Police Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

traffic accident in Wermelskirchen: A worrying development

Several injured and considerable damage to property - a traffic accident in Wermelskirchen on Wednesday, July 24th, raises important questions about traffic safety in the region. The incident occurred on Dellmannstrasse when a 65-year-old driver from Remscheid was involved in a serious accident.

causes and development of the accident

At around 5:30 p.m., the driver of a Kia came off the road for reasons that have so far been unexplained and initially crashed into a shelter. Then his vehicle got into oncoming traffic, where there was a collision with an Audi of a 41-year-old driver from Hückeswagen. This chain of clashes led to further collisions with two other vehicles and multiple personal injury.

injuries and rescuers on site

A total of four people, including the responsible driver, were slightly injured and had to be transported to surrounding hospitals. The driver was then taken to a nearby hospital after the first medical care, while his driver's license was confiscated. A medical emergency or physical shortcomings of the driver seem to have been possible factors for driving behavior, which raises questions about driving ability.

follow for the drivers and traffic

The degree of destruction of the vehicles is high: four of the vehicles involved had to be towed, and the total damage is estimated on a five -digit amount. The road was closed during the accident over a period of almost three hours, which also had an impact on the traffic flow in the region.

Community responsibility for traffic safety

This incident is considered an alarm sign for the local community and the authorities. Road safety is a topic that affects everyone. The question of insight and prevention regarding the behavior of drivers who may have health problems is becoming increasingly important. It is crucial that both road users and the municipal authorities take measures to avoid such tragic accidents in the future

Please ask:

District Police Authority Rheinisch-Bergischer District Press Office, Phkin Höller Telephone: 02202 205 120-Mail: Pressestelle.rheinisch-Bergischer-kreis@Polizei.nrw.de

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- Nag