A3 near Altdorf: Severe rear-end collision leaves two injured!

A3 near Altdorf: Severe rear-end collision leaves two injured!

A traffic accident on the A3 near Altdorf on August 9, 2025 caused significant disruption. There was a rear-end collision in the area towards Passau, which resulted in two people being slightly injured. [inFranken] reports about a 26-year-old driver and his passenger of the same age who were traveling in the left lane. A 19-year-old and his 17-year-old passenger failed in their attempt to overtake and collided with the 26-year-old's vehicle. The female passenger and the younger passenger suffered minor injuries and had to be taken to nearby hospitals.

In addition to the injuries, the accident also caused significant material damage. The two vehicles involved were massively damaged and were no longer roadworthy, resulting in total damage of around 25,000 euros. The rescue workers were quickly on site to look after the injured people while the police investigated the accident.

Another accident on the A3

On the same day, around 2:20 p.m., there was another serious accident on the A3 in the direction of Neumarkt. According to [n-land.de], two tractor-trailers were affected. A 51-year-old driver had to slow down due to traffic, which a 29-year-old driving behind him did not notice in time. He tried to avoid the vehicle, but collided sideways with the first tractor-trailer and was then repelled into the center guardrail. A 62-year-old car driver was also involved in the accident and was pushed into the center guardrail by the tractor-trailer.

The damage in this incident was significant. The property damage amounts to around 300,000 euros, with both tractor-trailers being badly damaged and having to be towed away. However, the car was able to continue its journey. Due to the accident, the highway remained completely closed until around 10 p.m. before the accident site was completely cleared at 3:20 a.m. The Fischbach motorway maintenance department and the Altdorf fire department were on site, among others, and a rescue helicopter landed because the number of injured was initially unclear. Only the 51-year-old suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital.

Road safety in focus

Such accidents shed light on the need for vigilance on the road. The statistics on traffic accidents, as comprehensively recorded on [destatis.de], serve not only for documentation, but also as a basis for legislative measures and traffic education. With detailed information about accidents, those involved and vehicles, they help to identify potential sources of danger and sustainably improve road safety.

In view of recent events, it is clear that keeping a close eye on the traffic situation can be crucial to minimizing accidents and their consequences. So please stay alert and always ensure your safety and that of those around you!