Reverse accident on B247: 31-year-old slightly injured!

Reverse accident on B247: 31-year-old slightly injured!

On Monday morning, October 21, 2024, a rear -end collision occurred on federal road 247 (B247) near the towns of Katlenburg and Hammenstedt, which are located in the Northeim district. The accident happened around 8:28 a.m. when a 62-year-old driver was on the B247.

The main reason for the accident was the braking of a vehicle in front. The 62-year-old, who drove towards Hammenstedt, did not notice in time that the 31-year-old driver had to stop in front of him. This carelessness led to a collision between the two vehicles. The younger driver was slightly injured and was brought to a Göttingen hospital for medical care.

damage and consequences of the accident

The material damage caused by the impact is estimated at around 2000 euros. Such traffic accidents are common and underline the need to always drive carefully, especially when it comes to traffic -related stops. The incident temporarily hindered the volume of traffic on the B247, which resulted in additional delays for other road users.

The Northeim police were immediately called to the scene of the accident and took over the investigation. It is also checked whether technical errors or other factors could have played a role. So far, however, the incident seems to be due to human failure.

Overall, this accident is another example of the risks in road traffic and the importance of attention and timely brakes. It remains to be hoped that both the injured party and the person who caused the accident learn from this experience and drive more safely in the future.

For more information about this incident, See the current reporting on www.presseportal.de .