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Horrible accident near Homburg: two young lives wiped out!
Two young people died in a tragic accident on a country road near Homburg. Speeding and poor traffic enforcement could be the causes.
Horrible accident near Homburg: two young lives wiped out!
A tragic incident is overshadowing the streets around Homburg in Saarland today: two young people, only 21 years old, lost their lives in a serious accident on a country road. The driver and his passenger died at the scene after their vehicle left the road and crashed into a tree, reports Northern Courier.
The police have now released some details about how the accident happened. Accordingly, the incident occurred between Zweibrücken and Homburg on a curve when the car broke through the guardrail. It is interesting that the driver had apparently escaped a traffic stop in Rhineland-Palatinate shortly before the accident. According to police reports, the officers were after the vehicle, but quickly lost visibility and were no longer able to stop the two young people.
Causes and investigations
The suspicion is obvious: the driver may have been traveling at excessive speed, which led to the serious accident. An automatic emergency call trigger in the vehicle alerted the emergency services after the collision. In order to clarify the exact circumstances and causes of the accident, the Saarbrücken public prosecutor's office has already commissioned an expert to reconstruct what happened.
The highway where the tragic incident took place was closed for several hours. This happened as part of extensive rescue work in which a crane was used. The road was only opened in the early afternoon, which made the impact on traffic in the region noticeable.
The dangers in road traffic
Accidents like this are a grim reminder to all road users of the consequences of excessive speed and careless driving. It is particularly tragic when such young people, who still have their lives ahead of them, are torn out of life in this way. It is all the more important that drivers are aware of the responsibility they bear on the road.
In summary, this incident shows how quickly things can happen: one moment you are in control, the next your life is over. May those left behind find comfort in the memories of the two young people.