Shock accident on B472: 200,000 euros damage and two injuries!

Shock accident on B472: 200,000 euros damage and two injuries!

On Friday evening, June 15, 2025, a serious accident occurred on federal road 472 near Ingenried, which was caused by an unchecked driver of a sports car. The 64-year-old man from the Landsberg district steered his vehicle from the direction of Burggen into the crossing area of ​​the federal road without braking in good time. The collision was inevitable; A 33-year-old man who drove the main road at the same time could not avoid despite the immediate reaction.

Both cars were transferred to the spin movement by the violent impact and ended a few meters from the scene of the accident. Fortunately, the drivers only suffered minor injuries and were brought to surrounding hospitals after the first medical care. According to reports, the property damage is around 200,000 euros, which is considered total loss for the two vehicles. These then had to be towed from the scene of the accident because they were no longer ready to drive. For several hours, the federal road remained closed during the accident recording, which led to traffic disruptions in the region. The volunteer fire brigades from Schwabbruck, Ingenried and Huttenried were also on site and over 45 helpers provided on site, reports the Augsburger Allgemeine .

background information on traffic accidents

accidents like that last Friday are not uncommon. In 2023 alone there were around 2.5 million road traffic accidents in Germany, which shows how much traffic in our country rose. While the total number of accidents is growing, the number of accidents with personal injury remains relatively constant. By 2050, the EU Transport Minister is aiming for the "Vision Zero" - no more roaddresses. Nevertheless, 2,839 traffic fatalities can be complained about in Germany in 2023.

The most common causes of accidents are insufficient distance, non -adapted speed and drive under the influence of alcohol. In 2023 there were around 15,700 alcohol -related accidents with personal injury, including tragic 193 deaths. For many road users, it is not only about speed, but also about safe driving and responsible handling of your own vehicle. It is particularly noteworthy that accidental road users on motorways and federal roads are significantly higher than on state or district roads, as the Statista reports.

accidents remain a serious topic for all of us. Ultimately, it turns out that we should all have a good hand to be safer. A little more vigilance can do a lot.