Shock on the B56: rear -end collision after oil pollution!

Shock on the B56: rear -end collision after oil pollution!

On Wednesday morning there was a rear -end collision on the B56 in Siegburg, which slightly injured two people. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. at the height of the Zonge district. A vehicle initially crashed into a guardrail and then collided with another car. As a result, one of the cars involved drifted off the road and ended at the edge of the forest. The fire brigade and the emergency services were quickly on site to take the two slightly injured drivers to the hospital.

The police suspect that oil contamination on the street has played an important role in the accident. This had made the asphalt slippery, which led to an extended braking distance. A team of a specialist company was commissioned to remove the oil traces in the afternoon. Due to these cleaning work, the B56 between Stallberg and Oberberg was closed at both directions until around 3 p.m. The city of Siegburg also announced that the oil traces of Lohmar-Heide extended to Wahnbachtalstrasse in Siegburg.

cause and consequences of the accident

The accident not only led to injuries, but also to considerable traffic disruptions. The police were on site and ensured that the route was secured. The cleaning work caused traffic jams because the B56 represents an important traffic axis in the region. The oil traces were a significant danger to road users, which is why an immediate measures were taken to restore security on the street.

oil contamination are a common problem on many roads, especially after accidents or when working for vehicles that lose oil. This type of danger is often difficult to recognize and requires quick action to avoid accidents. The authorities emphasized the need to quickly remove such sources of danger to ensure safety in road traffic.

The drivers concerned were well cared for to the hospital during their transport, and it was reported that their injuries are not serious. Nevertheless, the Situation remains an important example of how dangerously undisturbed road conditions for road users can become. In the future, the police will take all the necessary measures to prevent such incidents and increase traffic safety. Further information can be found in the divided report on ga.de are read.