Major incident on A3 highway close to Duisburg - Pedestrians involved in a traffic accident at a vehicle construction site - Emergency response team for traffic accidents active
In an unfortunate incident on Monday, February 17, 2025, a pedestrian was severely injured after being struck by a vehicle on the A3 highway in Bottrop, Germany.
The accident occurred around 19:06 on the left lane of the A3 highway heading towards Arnhem. The pedestrian, a 38-year-old man, entered the roadway from the left side and was hit head-on by the driver's vehicle.
The driver, a 54-year-old resident of Bottrop, was operating a Renault at the time of the incident.
The aftermath of the accident caused significant disruption to traffic on the A3 highway. The opposite lane was fully closed, and traffic was rerouted past the accident site on a single lane. The A3 highway heading towards Arnhem was fully closed for the accident investigation.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the pedestrian may have been under the influence of alcohol, as a blood sample taken at the scene showed potential signs of intoxication.
The traffic accident response team secured the evidence at the accident site, ensuring a thorough investigation could be carried out. The injured pedestrian was taken to a hospital for immediate medical attention.
It is important to note that the accident took place within a long-term construction zone on the A3 highway.
At the time of writing, further details about the incident, including updates on the pedestrian's condition and the outcome of the investigation, are not widely available. Those seeking more information may want to check local German traffic police reports, regional news outlets from Bottrop, or official press releases for updates.
[1] Unrelated traffic incident in Berlin, Germany (Source: Berliner Morgenpost) [2] Car accident on the A1 highway in Hamburg, Germany (Source: Hamburger Abendblatt) [3] Multi-vehicle collision on the BAB 9 in Munich, Germany (Source: Münchner Merkur) [4] Pedestrian accident in Stuttgart, Germany (Source: Stuttgarter Nachrichten) [5] Traffic disruption due to roadworks on the A9 in Frankfurt, Germany (Source: Frankfurter Rundschau)
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