Three injured after a failed turning maneuver on the B96 near Großräschen

Three injured after a failed turning maneuver on the B96 near Großräschen

A failed turning maneuver caused a stir on Sunday afternoon around 2:15 p.m. on federal highway 96 near Großräschen. Multiple vehicles were involved in the accident, which resulted in significant property damage and sent three people to hospital. According to the information from Niederlausitz Current Both vehicles were no longer drivable after the collision. The total damage is estimated at just under 50,000 euros. Traffic on the B96 had to be closed until around 4:30 p.m. for the accident investigation and rescue work.

The accident occurred near the Großräschen motorway exit. The exact circumstances of the turning maneuver are still unclear. The police have already recorded the incident and will continue to investigate what happened. During the operation, further abnormalities were reported, including a truck accident on the A13 near Schwarzheide and several violations in the Ruhland area, where a driver without a license and under the influence of alcohol was checked.

Similar incidents at a glance

A similar incident occurred on Federal Highway 96 in April. A 66-year-old driver turned around to avoid a traffic jam due to construction work, but overlooked an oncoming vehicle. The result was a minor accident with property damage amounting to 15,000 euros. In this case, the 58-year-old passenger was slightly injured and the police are investigating the driver for negligent bodily harm. Here, too, turning on a busy motor vehicle road was the reason for the incident, as was the case Baltic Sea newspaper reported.

These incidents highlight the dangers associated with turning maneuvers on busy roads. Road users should always be aware of the dangers and adapt their driving behavior accordingly. Good driving skills cannot be overemphasized, especially when unexpected situations arise.