Fatal tree accident in Thuringia: 78-year-old dies tragically

Fatal tree accident in Thuringia: 78-year-old dies tragically

In a tragic incident in Thuringia, a 78-year-old man lost his life when his car crashed into a tree. The fatal accident occurred in the Saale-Orla district when the pensioner was traveling on the street between Pahnstangen and Plothen on Tuesday morning, November 12, at around 8:20 a.m.

Suddenly the driver lost control of his vehicle and raced head -on against a tree. The impact was so violent that the man died at the scene of the accident - any help came too late. His passenger suffered serious injuries and was immediately taken to the hospital by a rescue team.

Police and Fire Brigade in action

The police blocked the scene of the accident, which led to significant traffic disruptions. The fire brigade was also on site to help rescue and protection. The investigators are now busy clarifying and finding out the exact circumstances of the accident, which has led to this tragic incident.