Three people were injured in a traffic accident on the A8 highway in the Südwestpfalz district. Two cars collided early Sunday evening near Contwig, causing an 87-year-old woman's vehicle to overturn. Police estimate the property damage at around 30,000 euros.
The accident occurred early Sunday evening on the A8 highway near Contwig in the Südwestpfalz district. For initially unclear reasons, two cars collided, as police reported. The vehicle of an 87-year-old woman overturned in the process, and the driver was taken to the hospital with injuries.
The 25-year-old driver of the other vehicle and her 34-year-old passenger also sustained injuries and required medical treatment. All three involved parties were admitted to hospitals. Police estimate the property damage at around 30,000 euros.
During the accident investigation, the highway was fully closed until 22:30. The exact cause of the collision remains unclear, and police are continuing their investigation. Such incidents on heavily trafficked highways like the A8 highlight the risks of road travel in the region.