Collision in Tharandt leaves quad bike riders gravely wounded
On Saturday afternoon, a collision between two off-road motorcycles, commonly known as quads, occurred on the S194 connecting road between Naundorf and Grillenburg near Tharandt, Freiberg.
- Cause and Impact: The quad driver lost control of the vehicle, causing a crash. The accident led to temporary traffic disruptions on the S194 road while emergency services attended the scene and cleared the vehicle.
- Injuries: Both drivers, aged 41 and 26, sustained serious injuries. The 41-year-old driver's condition was reported as critical, while the 26-year-old driver's condition was reported as stable. Both drivers underwent emergency surgery and were airlifted to hospitals. The 41-year-old driver was transported to the Dresden University Hospital, while the 26-year-old driver was taken to the Chest Clinic of the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus in Dresden.
- Investigation: The police are currently investigating the cause of the accident, including whether speeding or alcohol may have played a role. However, no conclusive findings have been released as of yet.
- Aftermath: The accident site was cleared, and the S194 was reopened. For the latest updates or more detailed information, local news sources or police reports from the Tharandt or Freiberg area may provide further insights.
- The incident, classified under general-news, involved a sports-related accident on a connecting road between Naundorf and Grillenburg, where two off-road motorcycles, or quads, were involved in a collision.
- Despite the accident causing serious injuries to both drivers, aged 41 and 26, subsequent sports activities were not affected, as the event in question was not a sports event, but rather an unfortunate incident on a public road.
