Suche
Mein Konto
Heat makes pensioners in Bad Klosterlausnitz unable to drive!
An 87-year-old driver lost control of the vehicle in Bad Klosterlausnitz due to heat. The incident shows the dangers of high temperatures in road traffic.
Heat makes pensioners in Bad Klosterlausnitz unable to drive!
In Bad Klosterlausnitz, in the Saale-Holzland district, there was an unusual traffic accident on Saturday that illustrates the dangers of extreme temperatures. An 87-year-old pensioner lost control of his vehicle when he was apparently impaired due to circulatory problems during the heat of the day. Loud Day24 The pensioner was driving on Hermann-Sachse-Straße in the direction of Eisenberger Straße when his circulation stopped working.
His Opel left the road, first hit a parked Dacia and then continued rolling until it collided with a shielded area of land. Fortunately, the pensioner escaped with only minor bruises, while both vehicles had to be towed and property damage was caused to the property line.
Heat and its consequences
Both the accident and the conditions that led to it shed light on the risks that high temperatures pose in everyday traffic. High outside temperatures can quickly reach up to 60 degrees Celsius inside a vehicle, which can significantly impair physical condition and mental performance, according to investigations by the DGUV, which has analyzed a clear connection between heat and accident rates DGUV.
The health effects of extreme heat are diverse - ranging from sleep disorders and headaches to serious circulatory problems. Older people, people with cardiovascular diseases, pregnant women and children are particularly at risk. The body tries to regulate temperature by dilating blood vessels, but this can lead to a drop in blood pressure AOK.
Tips for road safety
In order to avoid accidents like the one in Bad Klosterlausnitz, it is important to pay attention to your own body signals and take appropriate precautions. Especially when temperatures are high, experts recommend drinking enough fluids and taking breaks. Measures should be taken, especially in the car, to avoid overheating: Before getting in, the doors should be opened and ventilated, and it is advisable not to point the air conditioning directly at the upper body.
Appropriate clothing can also help you endure the heat better. Loose, airy clothing and chilled drinks such as juice spritzers should always be at hand. In this way, the risk of heat stroke and circulatory problems can be significantly minimized and you can stay safe on the road even on hot days.