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Drunk Driver Causes Serious Accident on German Highway
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Drunk Driver Causes Serious Accident on German Highway

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A 49-year-old driver with a blood alcohol content over 0.1% caused a serious accident on the B7 highway near Creuzburg.
  • The driver veered into oncoming traffic, colliding with another vehicle and a guardrail, resulting in two injuries.
  • The accident caused approximately 12,500 euros in damages and led to a full closure of the B7 for cleanup and investigation.

A severe accident on the B7 highway near Creuzburg on Friday evening left two people injured, with police attributing the cause to drunk driving. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. when a 49-year-old driver lost control in a right-hand curve, swerving into the opposing lane.

Despite the efforts of a 58-year-old oncoming driver to avoid the collision, a crash was unavoidable. The initial impact was followed by the accident-causing driver colliding with a guardrail. The 49-year-old sustained serious injuries, while the 58-year-old suffered minor ones.

An alcohol test administered to the driver responsible for the crash revealed a blood alcohol content exceeding 0.1%. The estimated property damage from the incident amounts to approximately 12,500 euros. Authorities fully closed the B7 during the accident investigation and vehicle recovery operations.

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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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