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Man in Critical Condition After Solo Accident in West Zealand

From Berlingske · (14m ago) Danish Critical tone

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A 34-year-old man is in critical condition following a solo car accident on Solbjergvej, east of Gierslev, on Sunday afternoon.
  • He was airlifted to Rigshospitalet, while a second 34-year-old man in the car sustained minor injuries.
  • Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident, with a car inspector called to the scene, and Solbjergvej remains closed.

A serious solo car accident on Sunday afternoon has left a 34-year-old man in critical condition, prompting an urgent response from emergency services. The incident occurred on Solbjergvej, east of Gierslev, and the injured man was subsequently airlifted to Rigshospitalet for advanced medical care.

Midt- og Vestsjรฆllands Politi confirmed the accident and provided an update via their Politi Update service. While the primary victim is in critical condition, a second 34-year-old male occupant of the vehicle sustained only minor injuries. The families of those involved have been notified.

Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the precise circumstances that led to the crash. A car inspector has been summoned to the scene to assist in reconstructing the events, examining factors such as speed and braking. Solbjergvej has been closed to traffic in the vicinity of the accident, with the duration of the closure remaining uncertain. The accident was reported at 5:34 PM.

We are in the process of investigating the circumstances of the accident. A car inspector has been called in.

โ€” Midt- og Vestsjรฆllands PolitiDescribing the ongoing investigation into the accident.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.