Terrible accident in Erfurt: 70-year-old overturns with a car!

On Sunday afternoon, January 12th, a serious accident occurred on Magdeburg Allee in Erfurt. A 70-year-old driver was traveling inland when he got off the road due to an unexplained cause. As a result, his vehicle collided with two parked cars and overturned before the car came to a standstill.

The Erfurt fire brigade was called to the scene of the accident because the driver was trapped in the vehicle. The rescue workers were able to free the 70-year-old. Fortunately, the man suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for further treatment. The accident caused property damage of several thousand euros, and the police have initiated an investigation into the cause of the accident. In addition, the incident caused delays in local public transport.

statistical classification of traffic accidents

like the Federal Statistical Office , there were around 2.4 million traffic accidents on German roads in 2022. These figures form the basis for measures in legislation, traffic education as well as road construction and vehicle technology. The accident statistics contain comprehensive information on various aspects of traffic accidents such as the causes of the accident, the people involved and vehicles as well as the number of victims.