Car crashes into wild boar herd: Eleven animals dead on the A391!

Car crashes into wild boar herd: Eleven animals dead on the A391!

A serious accident occurred on the A391 motorway in Braunschweig on Wednesday night when a 54-year-old driver crashed into a pack of wild boars. Shortly after the Hansestrasse exit, the group was on the road when the Braunschweig man was no longer able to brake in time, as the police reported. A total of eleven wild boars suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision. Seven animals died immediately, while four others had to be shot by the police and the hunters who were called to help because they were also seriously injured. Fortunately, the driver himself was uninjured, but his car was badly damaged, presumably due to the airbags being deployed.

Clean-up work and traffic disruptions

The accident site required extensive cleanup work, so the highway was closed until around 4:30 a.m. to recover the vehicle and the dead animals. The incident once again highlights the dangers of wildlife accidents, particularly in the darker seasons when wildlife often cross roads. Motorists are urged to exercise extra caution to avoid such tragic events, as also reported by NDR, which highlights the increased risks during soaring days.

The incident not only affected the driver but also highlights the challenges faced by road users in forest areas. Police estimate that the entire crowd was on the road at the time of the accident, posing an unexpected danger. According to t-online.de The cleanup work was coordinated by the highway maintenance department and took place quickly in order to reopen traffic as quickly as possible.