Three injured in head-on collision on German highway; B 216 closed for hours

A serious head-on collision involving a small truck and a car on the Bundesstraße 216 near Göhrde, Germany, resulted in three injuries, some severe. The accident occurred Monday morning between Metzingen and Göhrde in the Lüchow-Dannenberg district, according to the fire department.

The driver of the small truck became trapped in their vehicle and had to be freed by the fire department using hydraulic rescue equipment. This individual sustained severe injuries and was taken into the care of emergency medical services. Two rescue helicopters were deployed to assist with the treatment and transport of the injured.

Another vehicle, a transporter, was also involved, having been sideswiped by the two primary vehicles. Fortunately, the occupants of this second transporter, including children and teenagers, were reported to be unharmed, as confirmed by the fire department.

The B 216 was fully closed for several hours following the incident. Police have initiated an investigation into the cause of the collision. The severity of the injuries and the extended closure highlight the significant impact of the crash.