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Motorcycle Crash Leaves Two Victims: seeking eyewitness accounts

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Investigation underway after deadly motorcycle collision: Seeking eyewitness accounts
Investigation underway after deadly motorcycle collision: Seeking eyewitness accounts

Motorcycle Crash Leaves Two Victims: seeking eyewitness accounts

Head-On Collision in Cologne's Grengel District Leaves Two Motorcyclists Dead

Two motorcyclists tragically lost their lives in a head-on collision that occurred on Alte Kölner Straße in Cologne's Grengel district on Friday, 25th July, around 6:40 PM.

According to the police, the accident involved a 28-year-old man riding a BMW motorcycle and a 20-year-old man on the oncoming motorcycle. The incident occurred when the 28-year-old rider attempted to overtake an Opel Adam (carrying two 23-year-old female passengers) on Alte Kölner Straße, resulting in a head-on collision with the younger motorcyclist. Both motorcyclists died at the scene despite emergency efforts.

The police are conducting a thorough investigation, including searching for electronic evidence such as dashcam recordings to clarify the details. Witnesses with information about the accident are asked to contact the investigators of the traffic commission 2 by phone or email.

The two women in the Opel Adam witnessed the collision and suffered psychological trauma but no physical injuries. Alte Kölner Straße was closed after the accident for investigation and evidence collection.

The press office of the Police Cologne may provide follow-up information or statements about the incident. Interested media can reach out to the press office via their website at https://our website.polizei.nrw or by calling 0221/229 5555. The press office may also be a source for updates on the investigation into the head-on collision.

The police's victim support service offers follow-up care for all witnesses.

The cause of the accident was the overtaking maneuver by the 28-year-old motorcyclist, which led to the head-on collision with the oncoming motorcycle.

A traffic accident response team is currently securing the scene. The source of the information is Police Cologne, transmitted via news aktuell.

Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims during this difficult time.

[1] Information sourced from Police Cologne, transmitted via news aktuell.

This car-accident in Cologne's Grengel district, classified as general-news, has left two motorcyclists dead. The accidents, involving a 28-year-old man on a BMW motorcycle and a 20-year-old man on the oncoming motorcycle, occurred due to the overtaking maneuver by the 28-year-old rider. The sports department might want to delve into the psychological impact on the two women in the Opel Adam who witnessed the tragic incident.

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