Shock accidents and flaming garbage containers: Altenburger news of the day

Shock accidents and flaming garbage containers: Altenburger news of the day

Altenburger Land. The police inspection Gera reports on a shocking Friday that was shaped by several serious incidents. In Meuselwitz, a 16-year-old cyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car. The cyclist, who drove along the Penkwitzer Weg around 12:35 p.m., overlooked the approaching vehicle and fell. He had to be flown to the hospital with a rescue helicopter. Fortunately, the 55-year-old driver was unharmed, but both vehicles suffered considerable damage.

Damer in flames!

At the same time in Altenburg at the skating square, flames from a trash can broke out by unknown perpetrators. The police are looking for witnesses to the fire -threatening incident and asks for information on 03447 4710.

Surprise in the field: World War II

A farmer made a shocking discovery in Nobitz on Friday morning: he found a box with around 50 cartridges between Saara and Maltis, which probably dates from the Second World War. A specialist company was immediately commissioned to remove the dangerous ammunition.

Under drugs at the wheel!

On Friday afternoon, a 22-year-old driver in Altenburg was checked by the police while driving his BMW. The shock: After consumption of cannabis, he got behind the wheel! Now he has to count on the consequences: a blood sample has been arranged.

Escape after accident in Meuselwitz!

Another incident is a strain on the mind: a driver had ram a parked vehicle in Schulstraße in Meuselwitz and fled after two cars collided on the way. The witness heard the crash and immediately reported to the police. The damage is estimated at thousands of euros. The police are hoping for clues!

accident with injuries on the B7/B93!

Finally: A 39-year-old truck driver had rammed another truck at the Altenburg bypass after ignoring a hiking construction site. He came to the hospital slightly injured, while both vehicles wore severe damage. The traffic was affected by the afternoon!