Severe Collision on A3 Close to Hamminkeln - Multiple Casualties, One Critical - Emergency Services Active
On a chilly winter's night, Saturday, January 25, 2025, a tragic accident occurred on the A3 highway near Hamminkeln, Germany.
At around 00:53 AM, a Peugeot Expert Transporter, driven by a 56-year-old Dutchman, was unable to avoid a collision with a Ford Fiesta. The driver of the Peugeot was lightly injured, while the front passenger, a 55-year-old Dutchwoman, sustained severe injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital.
The Ford Fiesta, driven by a 30-year-old Dutchman, was occupied by three individuals. After losing control due to excessive speed, the vehicle hit the central barrier and rebounded, spinning several times. The front passenger, a 24-year-old Dutchman, was trapped and required rescue by cutting the vehicle's roof. The driver and another occupant, both Dutch, also suffered severe injuries and were taken to hospitals. The front passenger sustained life-threatening injuries.
Suspicion arose that the driver of the Ford Fiesta was under the influence of intoxicants during the accident. Investigations regarding this matter are ongoing.
Specialists from the traffic accident recording team took over the scene, and the following traffic was rerouted through the Kranekamp rest area after initial treatment of the injured. The road towards Cologne was fully closed until just after 12:00 PM.
For the most accurate and current information, it is recommended to consult local news sources, official police press releases, or traffic authority updates in the Hamminkeln area. If you have any other questions or need assistance with related information, feel free to ask!
Our thoughts are with those affected by this unfortunate incident.
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