Shock on the B2: Serious traffic accident with six injured!

Shock on the B2: Serious traffic accident with six injured!

On Friday, December 6th, a serious traffic accident occurred on the B2 between Eschenlohe and Oberau, which led to a dramatic rescue operation. At around 2 p.m. three vehicles collided head-on, with a Mercedes from Munich losing control and crossing into the oncoming lane. The collision with a VW Passat was so violent that the two occupants of the Passat were severely trapped and required an extensive rescue effort in which the roof of the vehicle had to be removed, reports merkur.de.

A total of six people were injured in the accident, including two seriously. The driver of the Mercedes, also seriously injured, was rescued soon afterwards. A third vehicle, a Renault with three occupants, was involved in the incident and suffered only minor injuries. The rescue workers, a total of 46 emergency services from the Red Cross and the fire department, faced major challenges as oil and gasoline leaked onto the road, which required the B2 to be completely closed for several hours medienpics.de.

Rescue measures and traffic disruptions

The fire brigade not only had to ensure fire protection, but also stop a large amount of oil and petrol spilling using binding agents. The B2 remained closed until around 5 p.m., which led to hours of traffic jams in both directions. Many drivers desperately looked for shortcuts and sometimes drove on agricultural roads to avoid the backlog.

The Garmisch-Partenkirchen police are still investigating the cause of the accident, which is currently unclear. The accident scene turned into a field of rubble and the severity of the accident highlights the risks on the roads, particularly in curved areas.