Head-on collision on B22: Two women injured, 25,000 euros in damage!

Head-on collision on B22: Two women injured, 25,000 euros in damage!

A serious traffic accident occurred on Friday afternoon on federal highway 22 near Weiden. Two vehicles collided almost head-on, resulting in both drivers being taken to hospital with injuries. The material damage is estimated at around 25,000 euros.

According to police, the incident occurred around 1:40 p.m. A 59-year-old woman from the Tirschenreuth district was traveling on the B22 when she got onto the wrong lane for reasons that are still unclear. At that moment, an oncoming vehicle, driven by a 36-year-old driver from Weiden, came towards her.

Course of the accident and consequences

The collision was so severe that both cars were no longer drivable and had to be towed to the scene. The two women were quickly treated by rescue workers and taken to the Weiden Clinic for further treatment. Despite the severity of the accident, the injuries can fortunately be classified as minor.

The Weiden police station was quickly at the scene of the accident and took over the accident investigation. During this time, federal highway 22 had to be closed on one side for about an hour. The Weiden Volunteer Fire Department supported the emergency services by directing traffic and cleaning the scene of the accident. Thanks to the quick reactions of the emergency services, there were no significant traffic disruptions in the region.

The exact cause of the accident is currently unclear and is being investigated in detail by officials. Such incidents are a serious reminder of the importance of always driving carefully and following traffic rules to ensure the safety of all road users.

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