Four injured in head-on collision in Wiesbaden after illegal overtaking

A serious head-on collision in Wiesbaden on Friday afternoon left four people injured, with two sustaining severe wounds.

The incident occurred when a 58-year-old driver attempted to illegally overtake two vehicles that were waiting to turn. According to the Westhessen police, this maneuver caused the driver to swerve into oncoming traffic, resulting in a direct impact with a vehicle driven by a 28-year-old.

Both the 58-year-old driver and the passenger in the 28-year-old's car suffered serious injuries. The younger driver and the passenger of the 58-year-old vehicle sustained minor injuries. A rescue helicopter was deployed to the scene. Authorities confirmed that no one's life was in immediate danger.

The two vehicles directly involved in the collision were declared total losses, with police estimating the property damage at around 33,000 euros. The accident caused significant disruption, and investigations into the exact circumstances are ongoing.

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The 58-year-old driver and the passenger of the 28-year-old had suffered serious injuries.