Two fatal accidents shake Eschwege and Frankenberg!
Two fatal accidents shake Eschwege and Frankenberg!
A tragic Friday morning for the Hesse region: Near Eschwege, there was a serious traffic accident that cost a 51-year-old driver from Melsungen. The accident occurred shortly after 9:30 a.m. on the B452 between Wehretal-Reichensachsen and Eschwege. The man lost control of his vehicle in a light curve for an unknown cause and crashed head -on against a tree. The car burned out completely after the impact. Criminal technicians were consulted to clarify the cause of the accident, while the experienced driver and owner of the car was no longer helped, reports .
In the afternoon, another fatal accident followed on the B252 near Frankenberg. A 67-year-old driver got on the background at 2:40 p.m. for unexplained reasons and collided head-on with a tractor-trailer. The driver was caught in the vehicle and still succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the accident. The estimated property damage amounts to around 80,000 euros. His identity remains unknown at first.
additional accidents and follow
After the first accident, a collision between two motorcycles occurred. A 68-year-old driver broke off abruptly, which made a subsequent 59-year-old motorcyclist to drive. Both drivers fell and suffered serious, but not life -threatening injuries, while a third motorcyclist was able to slow down in time. After the accidents, the federal road had to be closed for about three hours for resolutions and cleanup.
These tragic incidents throw a light on the general traffic conditions in the region. According to the North Hesse police department, there were a total of 21,737 traffic accidents registered in 2024. This marks a decline of 0.6 % compared to the previous year with 21,860 accidents. The acceptance of accidents with seriously injured, which fell from 570 in 2023 to 457, is particularly striking. However, the number of deaths in road traffic rose with 39 victims recorded in 2024, which is two more than in the previous year. The main cause of serious accidents remains too fast, which played a role in 118 of these events, such as ppnh.Polizei.hessen.de reported.
statistics and measures
The case studies and events underline the importance of sound traffic safety statistics. The data collected enable targeted measures in legislation, traffic education and infrastructure. According to destatis.de , the accident statistics serve as the basis for analysis of the causes of accidents and offer important findings for future security measures in road traffic.
In view of the recurring tragedies in road traffic, the concern of the police, by preventive and repressive measures and traffic controls, remains security on the streets. One focus is on the reduction of accidents caused by excessive speed.Hoping for more safety in road traffic should be responsible for both drivers and motorcyclists and always keep an eye on their own speed. The recent incidents urge caution.
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