Tragic accident in Barwedel: 38-year-old dies in collision with truck

Tragic accident in Barwedel: 38-year-old dies in collision with truck

A tragic traffic accident occurred on Tuesday morning on the federal road 248 at the entrance to Barwedel, who demanded the life of a 38-year-old man from Wolfenbüttel. The driver got into oncoming traffic for an unknown cause and collided head -on with a truck. The impact was devastating and led to the man still succumbing to his injuries at the scene of the accident.

The truck driver, on the other hand, was lucky in misfortune and was only slightly injured. He was immediately taken to a hospital where he could be treated. The police have started the investigation into the course of the accident and is looking for witnesses who can provide information on the circumstances of the accident. The volunteer fire brigades from Weyhausen, Tappenbeck, Barwedel and Jembke were also on duty to secure the scene of the accident and carry out the salvage work.

hours of blocking the B248

Because of the extensive accident recording and the rescue work, the B248 had to be blocked for several hours, which led to significant traffic disruptions. The police asks all road users for understanding and calls for caution, especially near accident sites. This tragic incident shaked the region and raises questions about traffic safety.