Serious accident in Neustadt-Glewe: Road attendant with helicopter to the hospital

Serious accident in Neustadt-Glewe: Road attendant with helicopter to the hospital

Neustadt-Glewe, Deutschland - in Neustadt-Glewe, Ludwigslust-Parchim district, there was a serious accident today that attracts public attention. A 37-year-old employee of the road maintenance department was in use when the road was repaired in the street "An der Autobahn" when a 64-year-old driver did not adapt his pace and added to the construction site. The construction site was properly furnished, including a speed limit at 40 km/h. Nevertheless, there was a collision in which the worker was seriously but not life -threatening and had to be taken to the hospital with a helicopter. The 64-year-old also suffered injuries, although the exact nature and severity have so far remained unclear.

The accident occurred in the morning, and the state road 073 between Neustadt-Glewe and the next intersection was temporarily completely closed. The property damage amounts to an estimated 5,000 euros. This is not the first incident in the region, because only recently occurred to another accident, in which a Skoda driver opened on a vehicle from the road maintenance department. In this case, both drivers, a 27-year-old and a 56-year-old, were slightly injured and were hospitalized with an ambulance. The damage was estimated at around 15,000 euros. These repeated incidents raise questions about traffic safety in the area.

traffic safety in focus

The latest accidents in Neustadt-Glewe are part of a major problem that affects today's traffic situation in Germany. Statistics show that traffic accidents not only occur frequently, but also often have serious consequences. The data from traffic accident statistics are an important basis for government measures in the areas of legislation, traffic education and road construction. The aim is to show structures of the accident to improve security on our streets. According to Destatis such statistics are used to draw conclusions on the cause of the accident and take appropriate measures.

The topic of traffic safety must be taken particularly seriously in view of such incidents. It is not just about speed limits, but also about the awareness of the drivers for the dangers in construction site areas. The authorities and traffic safety experts are required to develop concepts that help drivers to drive more safely. Finally, it is important to reduce the number of traffic accidents sustainably and to minimize the risk of all road users.

We will continue to observe the situation in Neustadt-Glewe and pay attention to developments in traffic safety. Every accident offers the opportunity to draw teaching and increase security on our streets.