Serious accident in Bendorf: truck caught cars! Two slightly injured

Serious accident in Bendorf: truck caught cars! Two slightly injured

of Police Directorate Koblenz (ots)

On Friday, October 4, 2024, there was a traffic accident at 1 p.m. on the Engerser Landstrasse in Bendorf, which was classified by the police as a significant incident. A truck driver who was driving from a company premises did not notice that a car approached with an ancestor. This led to a serious collision.

Both vehicles suffered significant damage from the accident. While the damage to the cars themselves can be replaced quickly, the two occupants of the car suffered minor injuries. It is noteworthy that despite the severity of the impact, no serious injuries or worse things happened. The police immediately arrived at the scene of the accident to take up the facts and to clarify the circumstances of the incident.

cause of the accident and speed

The accident seems to be due to a misunderstanding regarding the right of way. Many accidents of this kind are often due to distraction or lack of attention. In this case, the driver of the truck was apparently so focused on leaving the company area that he ignored the approaching vehicle movement of the car. Here it becomes clear how important it is to keep an eye on the surroundings when driving.

The A48 was closed for about an hour due to the accident, which not only hindered traffic in the region, but also led to further delays. Such events show how vulnerable all road users are and underline the need for all drivers to be attentive at any time. This could be life -saving, especially in situations that are often caused by a hurry.

For more information about traffic accidents and prevention measures, the police referred to further reports and articles on traffic safety, such as the comprehensive overview on www.rhein-zeitung.de .

The police ask all road users for increased attention and consideration in order to avoid such incidents in the future. Each accident has the potential to not only cause material damage, but also to injuries, so the understanding of traffic rules is essential.

For questions and further details, the officers of the Bendorf police inspection are available: PhK Floeth, phone: 02622-94020.

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