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Shock in the morning: Two trucks collide in the Ludwigslust district!
Traffic accident in Woebbelin, Ludwigslust-Parchim: Two trucks collide, driver uninjured, significant property damage.
Shock in the morning: Two trucks collide in the Ludwigslust district!
What happened in Woebbelin this morning? At around 6:50 a.m. there was a traffic accident in the intersection area of the L072 and the junction with the A24, which involved two trucks in damage. A 54-year-old driver of a Volvo truck disregarded the right of way of a 55-year-old driver of an Iveco truck coming from Schwerin, which led to a collision that could no longer be prevented news.de reported.
Fortunately, both drivers were uninjured, but the Volvo truck was no longer drivable after the accident and had to be towed away. The emergency services were quickly on the scene to remove the spilled operating materials, which required extensive cleaning of the roadway. Due to the work, the L072 was completely closed until around 9:15 a.m., which led to significant restrictions on local commuter and tourist traffic. The resulting material damage is estimated at at least 75,000 euros.
Traffic law in focus
The incident renews the discussion about the right of way. Road users coming from the right generally have the right of way unless traffic signs regulate the situation differently. It is particularly important, as a driver who does not have the right of way, to show through appropriate driving style that you want to respect the right of way. For example, they must drive at a moderate speed and be ready to brake, such as fachanwalt.de explained.
Failure to respect the right of way can have serious legal consequences, ranging from fines to points in the Flensburg traffic register. Serious violations can even lead to fines, license suspension or, in extreme cases, a prison sentence. In the case of the accident in Woebbelin, the criminal police could possibly carry out further investigations to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident.
A look at traffic accident statistics
This type of traffic accident is not an isolated case. Every year in the EU, thousands of people lose their lives or suffer serious injuries in road accidents. Nevertheless, the number of road traffic deaths fell by 36 percent between 2010 and 2020 europarl.eu reported. In 2019, 22,800 people died, while the number was reduced by 4,000 in 2020.
It is interesting to note that the proportion of road deaths in the age group between 18 and 24 years has been significantly reduced, even though this group only makes up 8 percent of the population. Statistics like these highlight how important road safety and following traffic rules are to avoid such accidents.