Traffic chaos in Bad Neuenahr: Light mast brings truck to fall!

Traffic chaos in Bad Neuenahr: Light mast brings truck to fall!

in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler occurred in the early morning hours of October 14, 2024, a traffic accident occurred, which resulted in considerable damage to the city administration. The incident happened at the confluence between the street in the Schwertstal and Heerstrasse. An unknown vehicle that was probably a truck, according to initial knowledge, left the intended right -wing turn and incorrectly used the left turn. The collision with a light mast and other traffic signs on the adjacent traffic island.

The damage is considerable, but there are currently no traces or clues that indicate the fleeting truck. The police have started the investigation and asks the population for help. Anyone who has information about this incident will be asked to report on 02641/974-0.

statistics on traffic accidents

This incident fits into a trend that has been observed in Germany in recent years. The number of traffic accidents recorded by the police shows a slight increase. In 2022, 2,406,465 accidents were registered nationwide, which corresponds to an increase compared to previous years - in 2021 it was 2,314,938 and 2020 2.245.245. The increase in accidents with personal injury is also particularly striking. The statistics for 2022 recorded a total of 289,672 accidents in which people were harmed, which meant 2,788 fatalities. In 2021 there were 258,987 accidents and 2,562 deaths that were recorded in the official statistics.

The local authorities and the police appeal to road users to adhere to the traffic rules, especially when turning to avoid such dangerous situations. It is emphasized how important it is to adhere to the intended lanes to prevent consequences like this incident.

This information was made available by the Mayen police department and made it clear how much traffic safety is still a central point in the discussion about safety in road traffic. The police in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler remains in search of information and will inform the public about further developments in this case. For more details on current events in the region, the Regio news page for Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler offers a comprehensive source of information. [read more at news.de] .