Chaos on the highway: truck driver causes 50 accidents in NRW!

Chaos on the highway: truck driver causes 50 accidents in NRW!

A dramatic incident shook the motorways in North Rhine-Westphalia on Saturday when a truck driver went on a 60-kilometer chaos ride. The driver, who was on the A46 and A1 with excessive speed and in snake lines, caused a series of accidents with a total of 50 vehicles involved. As a result of this dangerous trip, at least 26 people were injured, including eight seriously injured. One person even hovers in mortal danger, as the Krone . The terrifying events started around 4:25 p.m. and only ended when the truck got into oncoming traffic at Hagen and rammed several vehicles.

psychological problem and suspected alcohol

After the accident, the 30-year-old driver was temporarily admitted to a psychiatric clinic because there is indications of a mental illness. Initial information also suggests that it may have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The Düsseldorf police carried out corresponding tests, the results of which are still standing. The driver ignored numerous stops, which made the persecution difficult and the police asked other drivers to leave the highway. The Tagesschau reported of a "rubble field" on the A1, as witnesses to dramatic scenes, in which trucks and cars only miss one another.

As a result of the accident, several motorway sections were temporarily blocked, which led to massive traffic disruptions. While the cleanup is ongoing, the question remains how this dangerous journey came about. The investigation has not yet been completed, and the police are asking for witnesses to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident.