Collision with Locking Panel: Vehicle hits the securing mechanism

A series of unfortunate events unfolded on the A2 towards Hannover this morning, resulting in a chain-reaction accident and significant traffic disruption.

At around 8:35 AM, a 30-year-old man from Hürth was driving a VW ID 7 on this stretch of the highway. Initial findings suggest that he had to brake suddenly due to traffic, but following vehicles did not react in time, leading to multiple rear-end collisions.

One of the vehicles involved was a sign truck from a daily construction site on the left lane. The VW ID 7, unfortunately, was a total loss, and a 50-year-old man from Frankfurt, driving a VW Golf, was also involved in the accident. He sustained minor injuries.

A 37-year-old truck driver from Mannheim, on the other hand, suffered severe injuries in the collision. Two vehicles, including the VW ID 7 and the truck, needed to be towed due to the extent of the damage.

The A2 towards Dortmund was fully closed for the helicopter landing around 9:10 AM to bring a doctor to the scene. The right lane of the A2 towards Hannover was reopened around 9:35 AM, but the left and middle lanes remained closed for investigation and vehicle recovery until 11:00 AM.

Backups reached up to six kilometers at their peak, causing significant delays for commuters. The damage to the five involved vehicles was estimated at around €25,000, while damage to the truck and sign post was estimated at around €15,000.

Sonja Rehmert, responsible for press affairs at the Police Directorate of Bielefeld, confirmed that press inquiries should be directed to the Police Headquarters Bielefeld. She can be contacted by email at [email protected] or by phone at 0521/545-3020.

For more information, please visit the Police Headquarters Bielefeld at Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 46, 33615 Bielefeld. We extend our sympathies to those affected by this unfortunate incident and hope for a swift recovery for all those injured.