Four Injured in German Highway Collision

A car collided with a camper van near Greifswald, resulting in injuries to four individuals, two of whom sustained severe wounds. The incident occurred late Thursday afternoon when an 83-year-old driver, while merging onto the B109 from the A20, reportedly overlooked an oncoming vehicle. This oversight led to a collision that propelled his car into a camper van.

The elderly driver and the 45-year-old female driver of the other car suffered serious injuries. Their passengers, a 22-year-old and a 49-year-old, sustained minor injuries. All four injured parties were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Fortunately, the two occupants of the camper van, aged 82 and 68, escaped unharmed.

The accident rendered all three vehicles inoperable, necessitating their removal by tow trucks. The Bundesstraße (B109) experienced a temporary full closure to facilitate accident investigation, rescue operations, and vehicle recovery. Emergency response included police, 20 firefighters, three ambulances, and a rescue helicopter.