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Three injured after a spectacular accident in Villingen!
Three women were injured in an accident in Villingen after the traffic lights failed at a dangerous intersection.
Three injured after a spectacular accident in Villingen!
A serious traffic accident in Villingen occurred on Monday morning when the traffic lights failed at the intersection of Am Krebsgraben/Richthofenstrasse/Berliner Strasse. Two vehicles collided and a Dacia landed on its roof. Fortunately, the injuries of the three women involved were relatively minor, but the incident has once again highlighted the dangers of this intersection, which is known to be a hotspot for accidents. According to reports from the Black Forest messenger The accident occurred around 7:45 a.m. during rush hour.
The responsible authorities are aware of the problem at the Stumpen intersection, which has been considered one of the most dangerous places in the Schwarzwald-Baar district for years. Police statistics show that several accidents, some with serious injuries, have occurred there in the last two years. Arno Göpfert, the traffic officer, said that the right-of-way rules are often ignored, which leads to these dangerous situations. In order to defuse the dangers at this intersection, considerations are being given to building a roundabout. However, these plans are still subject to a traffic count, such as that South Courier reported.
Urgent need for action
The statistics are alarming: five accidents were recorded at the Stumpen intersection last year. Only some of those involved suffered minor to serious injuries, but the property damage totaled an immense 164,000 euros. The repeated discussion about structural changes has been going on for years, but so far no significant measures have been implemented. Critics are calling for clarity to finally be provided about the need for a roundabout, while others, such as Wolfgang Zimmermann, are making alternative suggestions to improve road safety.
It remains to be seen whether the plans for a roundabout will be implemented and whether this will actually lead to an easing of tensions at this accident site. However, given the repeated accidents and the associated dangers, it is clear that there is an urgent need for action.