Car Accident on B59 Highway Close to Grevenbroich - Driver Hits Tree, Suffers Serious Injuries - Helicopter Rescue Entrusted
Accident on the B59: Urgent Call for Caution During Rainy Weather
A serious traffic accident on the B59 near Frimmersdorf, Cologne, has resulted in significant traffic disruption and raised concerns about driving safety during rainy weather.
On Monday evening, a 55-year-old man from Leverkusen, driving a Toyota towards Cologne, lost control of his vehicle in a left curve on the B59's exit. The man collided head-on with a tree, causing extensive damage to his vehicle.
The road was closed completely at the Frimmersdorf exit, causing significant traffic congestion in the area. The B59 was reopened around 23:15.
The traffic accident investigation team from Düsseldorf was on site to secure the scene and investigate the cause of the accident. Their preliminary report suggests that the man may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. The report also indicates that the man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.
The road surface at the site of the accident was found to be wet and slippery due to rain. The speed limit on the B59 was reduced to 80 km/h due to the rainy conditions at the time of the accident.
Rescue services were able to stabilize the man's condition before airlifting him to a hospital. Despite their efforts, the man sustained life-threatening injuries.
This accident has highlighted the B59's exit as a notorious black spot for accidents. The traffic accident investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution on the B59 and other wet roads during rainy weather.
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