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Three dead and seriously injured: Horrific accident on B2 near Pleinfeld
Three fatalities in a serious accident on the B2 in Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen: Police investigate, section closed.
Three dead and seriously injured: Horrific accident on B2 near Pleinfeld
On the afternoon of December 21, 2025, a tragic traffic accident occurred on Federal Highway 2 near Pleinfeld, in the Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen district, which claimed three lives. According to the Bavaria Police A Dacia that moved into the left lane, possibly due to a towed vehicle on the hard shoulder, crossed into oncoming traffic. The dramatic seconds led to a head-on collision with an oncoming Mercedes.
The Skoda, which had a total of five people in it, was the third car brand affected. Two women, 28 and 36 years old, and a four-year-old toddler died in the impact. In addition, two other occupants of the Skoda, an adult woman and another small child, were seriously injured and had to be flown to hospital. The 23-year-old driver of the Mercedes remained uninjured, as did the two other vehicles that drove into the area of the accident.
Investigations and cause research
The Weißenburg police station immediately began the investigation, while an expert was called in on the orders of the public prosecutor to determine the exact cause of the accident. At the time of the investigation, the B2 was completely closed in both directions in order to provide the emergency services with the necessary space Reporting from RTL emphasized.
The circumstances that led to this fatal accident remain unclear. The police are therefore looking for witnesses who could provide information about how the accident occurred. Information can be given directly to the Weißenburg police station on 09141 86870.
The entire region is shocked by this incident, which affects not only the families affected, but also the entire community. Road accidents of this severity are a serious reminder to all road users to be mindful and respect the lives of others on the road.