Motorway Collision on A52: Grave Accident, Driver Critically Injured, Emergency Services Responding
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, an accident occurred on a road leading towards Mönchengladbach. The vehicle involved in the incident was a Peugeot Bipper, driven by a 22-year-old Dutchman from the Limburg province.
The accident occurred between the Elmpt and Niederkrüchten junctions, around 07:15 AM, as the vehicle was being driven towards Mönchengladbach. While negotiating a left curve, the van veered off the road to the right and collided with a pole supporting a traffic sign at the side of the road.
Following the accident, both directions of the A52 had to be temporarily closed for the rescue helicopter's landing. The injured Dutchman was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, though the nature of his injuries has not been disclosed.
The accident investigation is currently underway, being conducted by the traffic accident investigation team. The cause of the vehicle veering off the road is still unknown. The investigation is taking place near the location of the initial accident.
Subsequent traffic heading towards Mönchengladbach is being diverted via the Elmpt junction due to the accident investigation. As of now, there are no specific updates available regarding the incident. For more detailed information, it is recommended to check local news sources or official reports from the area.
Car-accidents were featured in the general-news headlines following the incident on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, when a Peugeot Bipper veered off the road on the A52, leading towards Mönchengladbach. Despite the diversion, sports enthusiasts may have missed updates on their morning commute, as the accident caused temporary closures and delayed traffic.
