Drama on the A73: Drivers are thrown into the ditch via guardrail!
Drama on the A73: Drivers are thrown into the ditch via guardrail!
On Wednesday afternoon, June 11, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident on the A73 in Middle Franconia. According to the first reports from nordbayern.de lost a driver in the construction site Before the Wendelstein junction, control of his vehicle. This flew over the guardrail and was thrown into a ditch where there was a standstill in the green area.
The driver, who was presumably alone, was able to leave the vehicle independently. So far, no information is known about his state of health or possible injuries. Nevertheless, it remains unclear whether he suffered lighter injuries in the incident. The Nürnberger Nachrichten reported that the railway was briefly closed in the direction of Bamberg. A towing service was called to the scene of the accident at around 12 p.m.
The accident caused considerable traffic disruptions. The consequence of traffic jams and delays behind the Nuremberg/Feucht motorway triangle were the result, while the left lane could be released shortly before 12 noon. The road had temporarily become a needle leaver that presented drivers with great challenges. The exact reasons for the accident have so far not been determined, which raises questions that may only be clarified by further investigations. Overall, traffic accidents like this are not uncommon. According to a statistics of the European Parliament , thousands of people in the EU lose their lives or are seriously injured. It is particularly alarming that despite a decline in traffic fatalities in recent years, the numbers of traffic accidents are still worrying. Bayern is not excluded. In the age group of 18- to 24-year-olds, the number of road fatalities has dropped by 43 percent since 2010, but every accident is a reminder to always keep mindfulness in road traffic. In particular, younger drivers who focus on their relatively high accident rate should be aware of the responsibility that they carry on the streets. Today's situation is a coordinated challenge for the fire brigade, the police and rescue workers, which can only be mastered by quick action. We will pursue the development of this story and keep readers up to date on the latest information. traffic problems and effects on the environment
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| Ort | Wendelstein, Deutschland |
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