Traffic chaos on the K 449: two accidents within two hours!
Traffic chaos on the K 449: two accidents within two hours!
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, two traffic accidents occurred on the K 449 near Wiensen/Bodenfelde, which were caused by the rain wet road. Although the circumstances were dangerous for both drivers, both the 35-year-old woman from Bodenfelde and the 42-year-old man from Wesertal got away with the horror.
The accidents happened between 1:10 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. In both cases, the drivers lost control of their cars, which caused them to get off the street and roam both a guardrail and a boundary pile. It is noteworthy that despite the damage to the vehicles and the infrastructure, the total damage of around 3,050 euros, however, did not result in serious injuries.
weather conditions and the cause of the accident
The rain wet roadway often represents an increased risk for drivers, which was clearly evident in this situation. The dangerous weather requires special caution and adaptation of the driving style. In such conditions, control over the vehicle can easily occur, which was also the case in these two cases.
The police encourage road users to drive more slowly in unfavorable weather conditions and to keep more distance from other vehicles. Such events can not only be expensive, but also endanger the safety of all road users.
Fortunately, in this case it remained in the case of property damage and none of the parties involved suffered injuries, which made the incident relatively light. Nevertheless, it is important to draw attention to the dangers that such weather conditions bring. For more information on the current traffic safety measures and reports on similar incidents, a look at the reporting at www.presseportal.de be.