Five Seriously Injured in Three-Car Collision Near Weyhausen

A serious traffic accident involving three vehicles near Weyhausen in the Gifhorn district of Lower Saxony left five people with severe injuries and one person with minor injuries on the afternoon of August 21, 2026. Emergency services responded swiftly, with a rescue helicopter being deployed to transport one of the critically injured individuals to a hospital.

The collision is believed to have occurred between the B188 federal road near Weyhausen and an exit ramp for the A39 autobahn. Initial reports suggest the crash may have resulted from an overtaking maneuver. One of the vehicles involved was thrown against a tree, trapping its two occupants, who were subsequently freed by the fire department. Another car reportedly overturned and landed on its roof.

The exact sequence of events leading to the multi-vehicle crash remains under investigation by authorities. The severity of the injuries and the damage to the vehicles indicate a high-speed impact, underscoring the dangers of road travel.

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A woman was taken by rescue helicopter to a hospital.