Terrible accident on A1: van drivers seriously injured!

Terrible accident on A1: van drivers seriously injured!

A serious traffic accident occurred on Tuesday on Autobahn 1 in Grossenkneten, district of Oldenburg, in which a 34-year-old van was seriously injured. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. when the driver apparently could not slow down in time due to the high volume of traffic and opened on a standing truck.

According to the police, the transporter driver initially assured that he wanted to avoid the truck. Despite this intervention, however, his vehicle collided head-on with the right back of the truck trailer. Due to the impact, the 34-year-old was caught in his vehicle and had to be freed with special equipment by the fire brigade. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was then flown to a clinic by rescue helicopter.

The rescue work and its consequences

The Autobahn 1 was closed in the direction of travel for several hours until evening, while the rescue and cleanup was carried out. The police estimated the damage caused by property at around 50,000 euros, which had a significant influence on the flow of traffic in the region. Corresponding diversions had to be set up, and many drivers were forced to accept longer waiting times.

This type of accidents show once again how dangerously fast journeys can be in dense traffic and how important consideration and forward -looking driving style are. According to the authorities, there have always been similar incidents in recent months that indicate the need for increased control measures.

While the exact circumstances of the accident are examined even further, it remains to be seen which measures the transport companies will take to minimize such incidents in the future. Pictures of the scene of the accident and reports on the condition of the driver are now investigating various news portals, including www.ndr.de , which also provide current information.