Frontal accident on B 253: 67-year-old dies after crash with truck

Frontal accident on B 253: 67-year-old dies after crash with truck

Battenberg, Deutschland - A serious traffic accident occurred on Friday, June 13, 2025, on the B 253, the bypass from Frankenberg. Around 2:40 p.m. there was a collision between a red Skoda Fabia and a tractor-trailer, in which a 67-year-old man from Korbach died. The victim's vehicle got on the opposite lane with a slight right curve in a precipitation and stealed head-on with a Volvo saddle train, the 51-year-old driver of which came from Poland. The impact was so violent that the Skoda was completely destroyed and the driver was still serious at the scene of the accident, as [112-magazin.de] (https://112-magazin.de/waldeck-frankenberg/kb-feuerwehr/item/39118-frontalunfall-auf-der-b-253-bericht--

The fire brigade was on site with seven vehicles and 22 emergency services until around 7 p.m. to cope with the situation and eliminate possible dangers. During the rescue work, Diesel escaped from the tractor -trailer, the tank of which was filled with three quarters. Therefore, it had to be completely empty. The operations management was also supported by Hessen Mobil, which were responsible for the route closure and the sprinkling of operating materials and the cleaning of the road.

consequences for the traffic situation

The federal road 253 was completely closed during the rescue work, which led to considerable traffic disruptions. The full closure could not be lifted until 9:45 p.m. The estimated property damage is around 80,000 euros. Cases like this illustrate the dangers lurking in road traffic. In 2023 there were around 2.5 million traffic accidents in Germany, and although the number of traffic fatalities remained at a similar level as in 1955, there are efforts to achieve the goal " Vision zero "-no roadal deaths until 2050, how Statista reports.

accidents with serious injuries or death consequences not only have devastating consequences for those directly affected, but also influence the entire public traffic. Another incident on the B 253 shows that the street can be a dangerous place: On March 25, 2025, there was an accident between two saddle trains near Geismar. The fleeing person who caused the accident led to a separation of the street for several hours, fortunately without personal injury, but with an estimated property damage of around 30,500 euros, according to the information from HNA.

Most traffic accidents are triggered by insufficient distance, non -adapted speed and drive under the influence of alcohol. The current situation on the B 253 should be seen as an urgent reminder to drive more securely and to minimize the risk of accidents. With over 15,700 alcohol -related accidents and 193 deaths in 2023, the danger in road traffic is still high.