A 33-year-old driver was fatally injured in a severe traffic accident on the B474 in Münsterland. Another car veered into the opposite lane and collided with the oncoming vehicle. The 10-year-old daughter of the 39-year-old driver of the other car was lightly injured.
On Monday evening, a severe traffic accident occurred on federal road 474 in Münsterland. According to police, a car veered into the opposite lane for unknown reasons and collided with the oncoming vehicle of a 33-year-old man. He died at the scene in Legden, district of Borken.
The 39-year-old driver of the swerving car escaped with shock, while his 10-year-old daughter was lightly injured and taken to the hospital. The exact causes of the accident remain unclear, as stated by police. The B474 was fully closed in the area until 2:00 AM to allow for salvage and investigation work.
This incident highlights the dangers of road traffic in rural areas, where federal roads like the B474 play a central role. Authorities urge drivers to exercise particular caution, especially with unknown causes for driving errors.