Unfall A72: A Serious Collision Leaves Two Injured Near Treuen
Details of the Unfall A72 Incident
On a Friday afternoon, two people were injured in a severe collision on the A72 highway near Treuen (Vogtlandkreis). According to the police report, a 55-year-old man attempted to overtake a vehicle driven by a 31-year-old woman and subsequently made an unsafe lane change, resulting in both vehicles coming into contact.
The impact led to the 55-year-old's vehicle veering off the road, crashing into a concrete barrier, and finally coming to a halt in the left lane. Emergency services dispatched a helicopter to transport the critically injured driver to a hospital.
His passenger, a 52-year-old woman, sustained minor injuries and was treated on-site.
Traffic Disruptions Due to the Unfall A72
The collision caused the A72 highway heading towards Leipzig to be closed for approximately two and a half hours, leading to significant traffic disruptions in the area.
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