Terrible accident in Rheinbach: Car crashes in horse -drawn carriage!

Terrible accident in Rheinbach: Car crashes in horse -drawn carriage!

Eichen, Deutschland - A serious traffic accident occurred on October 19, 2024 in Rheinbach-Eichen when a car opened on a horse-drawn carriage team. The incident occurred around 4:35 p.m. on the L210, an important country road in the region. A 27-year-old driver from the Ahrweiler district had lost control of his vehicle and rose with force onto the carriage, which was directed by a 74-year-old coachman.

In the collision, the coachman was dropped by his carriage and suffered minor injuries. The horse got it less lightly: the impact was thrown several meters across the street and so seriously injured that it had to be redeemed by a beneficiary on site. The car driver, on the other hand, was unharmed and could visibly recover from the shock.

Investigations into the cause of the accident

The exact cause of the serious accident is currently the subject of police investigations. These are necessary to find out whether possible negligence or other factors could have led to the incident. Witnesses who have observed the accident or have other relevant information are asked to report to the Bonn police on 0228-15-0 immediately.

The events throw a light on the dangers that exist for both animal owners and drivers when there are encounters between motorized vehicles and horse carriers. Such traffic situations can be unpredictable and often lead to tragic accidents. The police will do everything possible to clarify the exact circumstances around this incident and, if necessary, check preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.

The Rheinbach region has repeatedly experienced conflicting situations in road traffic in recent years, especially when agricultural vehicles or animals have been reached onto the streets. Such accidents are not only a danger to those involved, but also often raise questions about traffic safety. The clarification of safe participation in traffic and mutual respect in road traffic is therefore all the more important, especially in rural areas where the streets often have to be shared.

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