A car accident in Wuppertal's city center caused a power outage in four streets on Sunday evening. A vehicle crashed into a power box, sparking a fire. Firefighters extinguished the blaze as utility workers restore power.
On Sunday evening, a traffic accident occurred in Wuppertal's city center with significant repercussions. According to police reports, two cars collided at an intersection, after which one vehicle struck a power box. This caused a fire affecting both the box and the car. Firefighters quickly contained and extinguished the blaze.
Damage to the power box resulted in a blackout across four nearby streets. Wuppertal's municipal utilities are working to restore electricity as soon as possible. The driver of the damaged car sustained injuries and was hospitalized; no further details on his condition are available.
The incident highlights the vulnerabilities of urban infrastructure, such as power boxes, to accidents. Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the collision.