Serious traffic accident in Aul

Serious traffic accident in Aul

AUEL, a contemplative place, became the scene of a dramatic traffic accident on November 19, 2024! A 70-year-old man from the Rhein-Lahn district lost in the afternoon, around 4:00 p.m., on the B274 between Sankt Goarshausen and Bogel. In a terrible moment, his car fell into the adjacent, deeper stream and landed on the roof!

serious accident demands quick rescue

The excitement was great and did not leave anyone untouched! The driver was trapped in the accident and suffered serious injuries. Rescue workers were immediately mobilized and a rescue helicopter had to be used to transport the injured to the hospital. The circumstances that led to this tragic incident are still unclear, but concern about the security on this route is noticeable!

For the accident recording, the B274 between the Reichenberg and the Bogeler mill was completely closed for about an hour, which resulted in considerable traffic disruptions. Drivers had to expect long waiting times and everyone wanted to know what had happened there! The incident urgently reminds us of how quickly there can be dramatic situations on the streets.