Tragic accident: 89-year-old bounces off with a car against tree in Prignitz

Tragic accident: 89-year-old bounces off with a car against tree in Prignitz

A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon on federal road 107, which runs between the towns of Havelberg and Glöwen in the Prignitz region. An 89-year-old driver lost his life after his vehicle came off the street for unknown reasons and crashed into a tree.

The police reported that the engine compartment of the car was already burning when the emergency services arrived. It was acted quickly: the fire brigade was able to contain the fire and free the driver from the vehicle. Despite immediate rescue measures by the emergency doctor, only the driver's death could be determined.

Details of the accident

The volunteer fire brigade was on site to extinguish the remaining flames. Due to the accident, federal road 107 had to be closed for several hours, which led to significant traffic disruptions. The exact reasons for the unfortunate incident are currently still unclear and were taken accordingly by the police for investigation.

Some witnesses reported that traffic came to a standstill when the emergency services arrived. The incident raises questions about traffic safety and the condition of the streets, especially for older drivers. The circumstances of the accident are tragic not only for the relatives of the deceased, but also another sad case that illustrates the potential dangers of road traffic.

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