Serious accident near Zarrentin: Electricity pole falls onto car and injures driver

Serious accident near Zarrentin: Electricity pole falls onto car and injures driver

A dramatic traffic accident near Zarrentin, in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, resulted in serious injuries to a 29-year-old driver on Sunday. As the police reported, the woman was traveling on the L04 towards Testorf around 10:35 a.m. when she lost control of her vehicle in a right-hand bend, hit a tree and then crashed head-on into a power pole. The pole fell onto the car, trapping the driver and requiring the fire brigade to come to the rescue. She was taken to hospital by helicopter in critical condition, local authorities said.

Traffic disruptions and significant property damage

The accident site was closed for several hours, which led to traffic delays on the L04. The entire area remained closed until 1:45 p.m. while emergency services rescued the injured and recovered the vehicle. The responsible electricity supplier also had to cut the power line and remove the fallen pole. The total damage is estimated at around 11,500 to 12,000 euros, although the exact financial consequences have yet to be determined due to the complexity of the accident. NDR reported about the immediate consequences and the dramatic rescue operation during Northern Courier the details of the incident are examined in more detail.