Near-fatal accident on the A2 near Wendschott
+++ Update: 5 injured, one seriously +++
Wolfsburg, February 11, 2023.
On Saturday, February 11, 2023, at around 12:45 p.m., there was a serious accident on the A2 near Wendschott in the direction of Berlin. According to initial information from the police, the driver of a BMW lost control of his vehicle for reasons that are still unknown. The car skidded across the road and collided with the crash barrier. Then the car was thrown back onto the roadway and finally came to a stop in the middle lane.
Five people were injured in the accident, one of them seriously. The seriously injured person was airlifted to a hospital by rescue helicopter. The other four injured were taken to nearby hospitals by ambulance.
The A2 was completely closed in the direction of Berlin for several hours after the accident. A diversion was set up. The backlog was several kilometers long. The accident caused major traffic delays in the area.
The police are investigating the exact cause of the accident. According to initial findings, excessive speed could have played a role in the accident.
We will keep you informed about further developments.
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