Tractor accident at the roundabout: drivers fight for control

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Von: WOM

On Saturday morning at 7:05 a.m., the rescue workers were on alert to recover an agricultural vehicle in the area of ​​roundabout on the B5/B36 federal road. The emergency services were in action with a tractor due to an incident that had difficulties while driving on the street.

The driver of a JCB Fastrac suddenly noticed strange noises from the engine while driving on the B5, which indicated a technical disorder. Immediately afterwards, the engine failed, which resulted in the service support for the steering and the braking power amplifier no longer worked. This led to a dangerous situation for the driver.

technical problems and their consequences

Although the driver did his best to take the tractor to a standstill in time, braking and steering was extremely challenging in view of the failing systems. The tractor was under control of the driver and finally drifted to the right of the road.

The fire brigade described that the driver tried desperately to regain control of the vehicle, but the situation was so confusing that avoidance was no longer possible. This shows how quickly technical problems can lead to dangerous situations in road traffic.

The incident illustrates the importance of regular maintenance of agricultural vehicles, especially for machines that are exposed to high loads. Technical defects can not only cause defaulting engines, but also endanger the life of drivers and road users, especially when you consider that such vehicles are often on the move to transport heavy loads.

The curve area on the B5/B36 is already known as a critical place, presumably due to its traffic density and the relatively winding route. However, the driver was able to prevent worse things through his quick action by slowing down the tractor as much as possible. The rescue workers were able to intervene quickly to safely recover the tractor. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report www.agrarheute.com .