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Drunk driver races through Gelsenkirchen: Two injured after crash!
A drunk 48-year-old caused an accident in Gelsenkirchen-Erle in which his car overturned. Both drivers slightly injured.
Drunk driver races through Gelsenkirchen: Two injured after crash!
Yesterday evening, an alcohol-impaired driver caused a stir in Gelsenkirchen-Erle when he was involved in an accident. At around 5:50 p.m., a 48-year-old was driving on Kurt-Schumacher-Straße in the direction of Schalke and was probably driving too fast. His rapid drive led to a collision with two other vehicles, which ultimately culminated in a serious collision.
The accident occurred when the 48-year-old's Range Rover collided with the car of a 63-year-old on Willy-Brand-Allee. As a result of the impact, the elderly driver's vehicle skidded and crashed into a lamppost. The drunk driver then lost control of his vehicle, which overturned and came to rest on the road in an accident.
Injured drivers and property damage
Fortunately, both drivers escaped with minor injuries, which can be seen as a positive aspect in such situations. However, the consequences of the accident required the two cars involved to be towed away, which caused significant property damage. According to initial estimates, the police spoke of five-figure damage.
In addition, Kurt-Schumacher-Straße had to be closed for around two hours as a result of the incident, which led to traffic delays in the area. Such accidents highlight the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, as they not only endanger the safety of the driver, but also the well-being of other road users.
It will now be important for the investigators to clarify all the details and the exact circumstances under which the accident occurred. These incidents also raise questions about the measures that should be taken to prevent drunk driving.
Details about this incident are still sparse, however reports www.radioemscherlippe.de that the investigation could potentially reveal further interesting insights into the dangers of drinking and driving. Most people are aware of the dangers of alcohol abuse while driving, but incidents like this happen again and again and can have tragic consequences.