Truck collision causes third structural damage to building in a year
In a concerning turn of events, a 40-ton semi-trailer got stuck on a building's corner while turning at an intersection in Stuttgart-East on Thursday, causing 8,000 euros in damage to the structure and an additional 10,000 euros to the truck. The incident, which occurred around 4:15 PM on Villastrasse, marks the third time this year that a truck has been involved in such an accident at this intersection.
According to a police spokesperson, the recovery process took hours and required the assistance of the fire department. The accident resulted in damage to the building's wall, facade, and even caused a piece of the facade to fall off. Preliminary estimates suggest a total damage of 15,000 euros, bringing the total damage from these incidents at the Stuttgart-East intersection this year to 38,000 euros.
The previous incident occurred on June 18, with no further information about the truck driver or any injuries provided in the article. The truck involved in the latest accident was driven by a 57-year-old driver.
Over the past four months, there have been three truck accidents at this intersection in Stuttgart-East. However, specific data on the number of truck accidents and the total damage from such incidents over this period cannot be determined from the current information. For accurate and detailed statistics, contacting local Stuttgart-East traffic authorities or the police department would be necessary.
This is not the first time the intersection in Stuttgart-East has damaged a building. On March 13, another truck with a semi-trailer damaged a house corner, a building, and a traffic light while trying to turn right onto Neckarstrasse at around 9:30 AM.
The exact number of truck accidents and the total damage at the Stuttgart-East intersection over the past four months cannot be definitively stated from the current information available. The authorities are urged to take necessary measures to ensure the safety of road users and prevent such incidents in the future.
General news outlets are reporting a third car-accident involving a truck at the Stuttgart-East intersection this year, with the latest incident causing 15,000 euros in damage to a building and 10,000 euros to the truck. This adds to the total damage of 23,000 euros from the previous two accidents, bringing the total damage from truck accidents at this intersection to 38,000 euros over the past four months.
