Car meets accident on B268 during heavy rainfall, resulting in vehicle overturning; driver sustains minor injuries

Heavy Rain Causes Accident on Federal Road B268 Near Britten

In an unfortunate incident, a traffic accident occurred on the federal road B268 near Britten on July 2, 2025, at approximately 10:15 PM. The accident took place during heavy rainfall, with the police advising drivers to be particularly cautious in such conditions and to adjust their speed to the road conditions.

The accident involved a 66-year-old woman driving a car in the direction of Greimerath. According to reports, the woman lost control of her vehicle in the curve and skidded, slid into the ditch, and overturned. The car ended up on its roof due to the accident.

Fortunately, the driver sustained minor injuries and was able to free herself from the damaged car. She was then taken to Saarburg hospital for further medical treatment by ambulance.

The car involved in the accident sustained significant material damage. The affected section of the B268 was fully closed for about an hour due to the accident investigation and subsequent recovery operations.

Despite extensive searches, the cause of the accident remains unclear. The search results do not contain information about who may have been responsible for the incident on the evening of July 2, 2025, on federal road B268 near Britten during heavy rain.

The accident occurred in a curve just before the state border with Rhineland-Palatinate. Motorists are urged to exercise extra caution when driving in wet conditions, especially in areas prone to heavy rainfall.

Our thoughts are with the driver and we hope for her swift recovery. Updates on the investigation will be provided as more information becomes available.