Heat let pensioner fail in Bad Klosterlausnitz when driving!

Heat let pensioner fail in Bad Klosterlausnitz when driving!

in Bad Klosterlausnitz, in the Saale-Holzland district, there was an unusual traffic accident on Saturday, which 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. According to Tag24 drove the pensioner on Hermann-Sachse-Straße in the direction of Eisenberger Straße, as it Circulation thwarted the invoice.

his Opel came off the road, first touched a parked Dacia and then rolled on until he collided with a shielded property. Fortunately, the pensioner got away with only slight bruises, while both vehicles had to be towed and property damage was caused by the property border.

heat and their consequences

Both the accident and the conditions that led to, a light leads to the risks that have high temperatures in everyday traffic. High outside temperatures can quickly reach up to 60 degrees Celsius inside a vehicle, which can significantly affect the physical condition and mental performance, according to the DGUV's investigation, which has analyzed a clear connection between heat and accident figures DGUV .

The health effects of extreme heat are diverse - they range 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 the temperature by expanding the blood vessels, which can lead to a drop in blood pressure AOK .

tips for safety in road traffic

In order to avoid accidents such as that in Bad Klosterlausnitz, it is important to pay attention to your own body signals and to take appropriate precautions. Especially at high temperatures, experts advise you to take enough fluid and take breaks. Measures in particular should be taken to avoid overheating: the doors should be opened and ventilated before getting in, and it is advisable not to direct the air conditioning directly on the upper body.

Suitable clothing can also help to endure the heat better. Wide, airy clothing and chilled drinks such as juice spritzer should always be at hand. In this way, the risk of heat and circulatory problems can be significantly minimized and you remain safe in road traffic even on hot days.