Traffic drama in Lübbecke: 83-year-old dies after Crash on Berliner Strasse

Traffic drama in Lübbecke: 83-year-old dies after Crash on Berliner Strasse

A tragic traffic accident occurred on Wednesday morning on Berliner Strasse in Lübbecke, which resulted in serious consequences. An 83-year-old driver died fatally when his vehicle got on the opposite side of the street for an unknown cause and collided head-on with a regular bus. This bus was occupied by seven people at the time of the accident and was directed by a 35-year-old driver.

According to the first reports, the accident happened around 11:19 a.m. The driver affected, who came from Hüllhorst, was traveling towards his home community when the accident happened. Despite all the efforts of the quickly arrived rescue workers, all help came too late for him. He died at the scene of the accident.

Details on the injured

The driver of the bus was not injured, but four of his seven passengers, who are between 10 and 46, suffered minor injuries. These injured people were immediately taken to nearby hospitals in order to be medical care there. The circumstances of the accident are currently still uncertain, which is why the Bielefeld police sent a traffic accident team to clarify the cause of the accident that has now taken over the investigation.

This tragic incident also led to considerable traffic disruptions on Berliner Strasse. Traffic in the area is being diverted in a large scale, since the efforts in coordination with streets NRW ensures that the accident site is cordoned off and secured as quickly as possible. The exact reasons for the loss of control of the vehicle are still unclear, so that the investigation continues.

Such incidents illustrate the dangers in road traffic and the need for increased security and attention when driving, especially when they are advanced. The loss of life in a traffic accident is always tragic and leaves profound traces in the community.

For further information and details about this incident, See the current reporting on www.presseportal.de .