After an incident on highway 66: driver sustains injuries and substantial damage

After an incident on highway 66: driver sustains injuries and substantial damage - ongoing repairs on bridge guardrails

In a shocking turn of events, a serious traffic accident occurred on the A66 between Steinau and Schlüchtern-Süd junctions around 1:40 PM. The driver involved was a 59-year-old man from the Aschaffenburg area, who was driving a Porsche 911 Carrera.

Initial investigations suggest a tire on the vehicle may have burst, causing the car to collide with the right-hand barrier and a bridge railing at the height of the L3179 road crossing. As a result, parts of the bridge railing were left hanging from the bridge, and one part fell onto the L3179 road below.

The man sustained severe injuries in the accident and was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment. The Porsche 911 Carrera, unfortunately, is likely a total write-off, with an estimated damage of around 200,000 euros.

The A66 was partially closed, and the L3179 was fully closed during the cleanup operation. Traffic on the A66 was rerouted onto the left-hand lane, causing a long tailback. Repairs to the barrier and bridge railing are ongoing and are expected to be completed by the end of the day.

For further inquiries, the South East Hesse Police Headquarters can be contacted at the provided phone numbers and email. The contact information also includes the Press Office of the South East Hesse Police Headquarters.

At this time, the police officer in charge of the case involving the 59-year-old driver is not specified in the available information.

The South East Hesse Police Headquarters has also provided their homepage for more information. For those seeking updates or wishing to stay informed, the homepage serves as a valuable resource.

Our thoughts are with the injured driver and his family during this difficult time. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this report as more information becomes available.