A risky overtaking maneuver on Bundesstraße 279 in Eichenzell left two drivers seriously injured. One driver overtook a tank lorry despite oncoming traffic and fled the scene. The oncoming vehicle then collided head-on with another car.
The accident occurred on Wednesday on Bundesstraße 279 in Eichenzell, Landkreis Fulda. According to police, a car overtook a tank lorry despite oncoming traffic and continued driving without stopping. The 59-year-old driver of the oncoming vehicle had to brake sharply, lost control, grazed the tank lorry, and collided head-on with a car driven by a 27-year-old behind it. Another vehicle then rear-ended the crash scene.
The 59-year-old suffered severe but not life-threatening injuries, while the 27-year-old was lightly hurt. Paramedics took both to a hospital. Police are investigating the fleeing overtaker. Such risky maneuvers pose significant dangers on rural roads, where oncoming traffic can be unpredictable.