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Fatal traffic accident in Traunreut: man dies, two seriously injured
A fatal accident in Traunreut claims the life of a 41-year-old; two other men were seriously injured. Investigations are ongoing.
Fatal traffic accident in Traunreut: man dies, two seriously injured
A tragic traffic accident occurred on Sunday morning in Traunreut, Traunstein district. At 5:40 a.m., a 21-year-old man driving towards Traunreut crashed head-on into an oncoming car at the exit of a right-hand bend. There were two men in this vehicle, aged 41 and 46. Unfortunately, the 41-year-old driver succumbed to his serious injuries and died at the scene of the accident, while his passenger and the person who caused the accident were taken to hospital with serious injuries. According to the police investigation, the accident site, a federal highway, was subsequently closed and an expert was called in to clarify the exact circumstances pnp.de reported.
The emergency services were on site with a large contingent, including around 50 firefighters from the fire services in Traunreut and St. Georgen as well as several emergency doctors and ambulances. The railway line between St. Georgen and Traunreut was also closed for some time due to the accident. Police spokespeople estimated the total damage at a mid-five-figure amount. The exact reasons for the accident remain unclear, as the police explained in an official statement.
Serious investigations are ongoing
Another serious incident that received similar attention previously took place on October 1st. At that time, a 29-year-old driver of a van was hit by a train at a level crossing with barriers while the level gates were closed. The driver was seriously injured and later succumbed to his injuries in hospital. In this case, an expert was also appointed to investigate the exact circumstances - including compliance with traffic regulations. The results of these irritations and the large mobilization of emergency services in both accidents must now be awaited, as both events are a shock not only for those involved, but also for the residents. Loud ovb-online.de Questions remain about the exact processes that the ongoing investigation is intended to answer.