Two injured in Eschwege after quad hits steel cable stretched across road

Two men sustained injuries in Eschwege after their quad bike collided with a steel cable deliberately stretched across a roadway. The incident occurred during the night amidst the Johannisfest celebrations.

The passenger, a 67-year-old man, suffered severe injuries, while the 58-year-old driver sustained minor ones. Both were transported to a clinic, but their lives are not in danger, according to police reports.

The steel cable had been intentionally strung between two concrete blocks by an unknown perpetrator on Thursday evening. It was intended to serve as a safety barrier for the Johannisfest, which is taking place this weekend.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident, classifying it as dangerous interference with road traffic. Authorities are seeking information from the public to identify the individual responsible for stretching the cable.