An 82-year-old driver died in a traffic accident in Saxony. Several other people sustained injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
The accident occurred on Friday morning, October 4, 2024, on the B6 near Leipzig. According to police, the 82-year-old driver crashed head-on into a truck with his car. The man from the region died at the scene.
Three other people, including the truck driver, were injured and taken to the hospital. The severity of their injuries is currently unknown. Traffic on the road was blocked for several hours.
A police spokesman said: "The elderly driver likely veered off the lane before the collision." There are no indications of third-party involvement. The exact cause, possibly a medical emergency, is still under investigation.
This incident highlights the risks in road traffic for older drivers. Saxony has seen several fatal accidents this year.