Truck accident in Bad Salzungen: Driver hits house while turning!

Truck accident in Bad Salzungen: Driver hits house while turning!

A dramatic incident shocked Bad Salzungen: On Monday afternoon, a 54-year-old truck driver got into trouble on Friedrich-Eckardt-Straße when he tried to reverse into Bäckergasse. The driver lost control of his powerful truck and crashed into a residential building! This shocking accident left significant damage to both the truck and the building.

Course of the accident and damage

The Suhl State Police Inspectorate informed about this incident, which was reported on November 19, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Luckily there were no injuries, but the damage to property should not be underestimated. The exact extent of the damage is currently being determined as police continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident.

In recent years, statistics have shown a worrying trend: the number of traffic accidents in Germany is continuously increasing. In 2022, over 2.4 million accidents were registered, including many that resulted in personal injury. These alarming figures shed light on the need for greater road safety and preventive measures.