Major collision on A42 highway close to Duisburg, resulting in four individuals sustaining injuries. Emergency response team for traffic accidents is currently active at the scene.
In a tragic incident on the A42 near the Dortmund-Duisburg interchange, leading to the A59, a multi-vehicle collision occurred. The accident involved an Opel Corsa, a Kia, and a Ford Transit.
The Opel Corsa, driven by a 55-year-old man from Gelsenkirchen, collided with a stationary Ford. The passengers in the Opel Corsa, a 52-year-old and a 23-year-old, sustained serious and light injuries, respectively. The 49-year-old man from Duisburg, driving the Kia, also collided with the stationary Ford and was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The Ford Transit, driven by a 46-year-old man from Georgia, experienced a technical malfunction, causing it to end up on the hard shoulder. This incident triggered the chain reaction that led to the accident.
The traffic accident investigation team from Essen arrived at the crash site to investigate the cause of the accident. The road towards Dortmund was closed due to the accident and remained closed until around 04:15.
At the time of writing, there are no recent updates available about this accident. To stay informed about the latest developments, we recommend checking local traffic authority websites, police press releases, or news outlets based around Dortmund and Duisburg for real-time reports. News services like regional German broadcasters or official social media channels for emergency responders often provide timely incident information.
This incident was reported in the general news section, involving a chain-reaction car-accident on the A42 near Dortmund-Duisburg interchange. The accident resulted in injuries of varying severity, including the 52-year-old and 23-year-old passengers from the Opel Corsa, and the 49-year-old driver from the Kia. The accident also affected the sports team from Georgia, as their Ford Transit was involved due to a technical malfunction, which led to the accident. The authorities are investigating the cause, and updates can be found on local news outlets or official channels.
