Schwerte: Woman in car between the truck and the guardrail!

Schwerte: Woman in car between the truck and the guardrail!

On Tuesday evening, a serious traffic accident occurred in Schwerte, which caused a good sensation. A 31-year-old truck driver from Hagen was traveling towards Dortmund with his large vehicle on Hörder Straße, which is part of the B 236. A serious maneuvering accident occurred directly at the intersection to Heidestraße.

The truck driver overlooked a 30-year-old car driver from Mainz when changing lane on the right lane. As a result, there was a collision in which the car was trapped in a dangerous position between the truck and the guardrail. The car was then dragged several meters before it came to a standstill for the direction of travel.

injuries and property damage

The driver of the car suffered minor injuries in this uncondition. To ensure that she was doing well, she was taken to a nearby hospital for outpatient treatment. The battered car, on the other hand, had to be towed as total damage. The police estimate the damage to property at around 16,000 euros.

As a result of the accident, the B 236 was closed to Dortmund for some time to enable the accident recording and towing the vehicle. This short -term lock led to a backlog that extended to the A1 motorway. Road users had to pay patience while cleaning up and investigating the police.

Such incidents illustrate the dangers on our streets, especially at busy intersections. In addition to the material damage and the possible injuries to those involved, the cause of the accident is the focus of the investigation. The affected truck driver could be in legal difficulties due to his change of lane change, depending on how the investigation will end.

The police and traffic safety experts urge how important it is to always pay attention to the surrounding area when driving and to recognize potential dangers at an early stage. In this special case, the accident images were quickly recorded by the attentive emergency services in order to clarify the circumstances of the accident.

The events in Schwerte is a further indication of how ruthless driving or inattentiveness can lead to serious accidents that can not only have dangerous consequences for those affected, but also for other road users. For more information about this incident, See the current reporting on www.presseportal.de .