Multiple individuals harmed, significant destruction following crash on the A1 highway close to Hagen
Heavy Rain Accident on A1 at Volmarstein Exit
A traffic accident occurred on the A1 motorway at the Volmarstein exit around 4 pm, due to heavy rain. The incident involved a total of 14 vehicles, resulting in a significant traffic jam.
The 46-year-old driver from Hürth lost control of his car, colliding with the guardrail. Fortunately, there were no fatalities reported, but eight people aged 19 to 81 sustained slight injuries. The injured individuals were promptly taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Eleven vehicles following behind were unable to brake in time and collided with the crashed vehicle one after the other. The cleanup of the accident scene was completed, and the road was reopened around 9:15 pm.
The estimated damage from the accident is around 500,000 euros. Emergency services and local authorities are still investigating the incident to determine the exact cause and any contributing factors.
For up-to-date information on traffic conditions and further developments, please refer to local traffic reports or news sources covering the incident.
- This heavy rain car-accident on the A1 at Volmarstein exit is now under investigation by emergency services and local authorities to determines its exact cause.
- The general-news coverage of the A1 motorway accident at the Volmarstein exit includes details of the 14 vehicles involved, injuries sustained, and estimated damages totaling 500,000 euros.
