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82-year-old rams his own house wall with a van – a blessing in disguise!
An 82-year-old man lost control of his van in Nassenheide and damaged his own house. No injuries.
82-year-old rams his own house wall with a van – a blessing in disguise!
In the small community of Nassenheide, which is part of the Löwenberger Land, two serious traffic accidents recently occurred, which are testing the safety awareness of the residents. On Monday afternoon, an 82-year-old man lost control of his van and crashed into the wall of his own home. This reports MAZ Online.
Fortunately, everyone involved in this incident was uninjured. However, there was significant material damage: the wall of the house and the roof showed several cracks, which now have to be examined by a structural engineer. The local fire brigade leader Christian Mebes gave the all-clear and declared that there was no danger of collapse. The affected family was allowed to return to their home after the accident was recorded, but they were informed that the room with the cracks could not be entered for the time being. The police have started investigating the cause of the accident and the extent of the damage.
Several injured in cross-sectional accident
Given these incidents, the rising accident rate among older drivers highlights a serious traffic problem. Loud Mobiflip Drivers over 65 are often the main culprits in traffic accidents that result in personal injury. What is particularly alarming is that in 2022, 68.7% of these accidents were caused by drivers aged 65 and over, with the proportion increasing to 76.6% among those over 75. Common causes of accidents include disregard for right-of-way rules and errors when turning. This raises the question of how safe older road users really are on the road.
The incidents in Nassenheide serve as reminders of the importance of caution when driving. Whether it's a harmless mishap at home or a serious accident on the road, the safety of all road users should always come first.