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Vehicle Accident Involving Wild Boar Encounter

Oberberg District Police Authority in Marienheide reported an incident on Monday evening (1st September).

Accident Involving a Vehicle and a Wild Boar in Germany
Accident Involving a Vehicle and a Wild Boar in Germany

Vehicle Accident Involving Wild Boar Encounter

On Monday night, a tragic incident occurred on the L306 road from Muellennbach towards Meinerzhagen. A 29-year-old driver from Meinerzhagen was behind the wheel of a Golf vehicle when he collided with a group of wild boars. The collision resulted in minor injuries to the 29-year-old passenger and a one-year-old child, who were taken to the hospital for treatment.

Sadly, the impact of the collision proved fatal for the wild boars, with eleven wild boars, including ten piglets and one sow, losing their lives in the incident. The responsible hunter of the area was notified following the incident, although the name of the hunter remains undisclosed in the available reports.

The incident occurred near the entrance to Unnenberger Straße around 11 pm. The car was no longer roadworthy and required towing. The Oberberg County Police Headquarters is investigating the incident, and the public can find updates on their official website at https://oberbergischer-kreis.polizei.nrw/.

For press inquiries, please direct your questions to the Oberberg County Police Headquarters Press Office. Emails can be sent to [email protected], and the contact number for the press office is 02261/8199-1210.

Our thoughts are with the injured passengers and their families during this difficult time. We encourage all drivers to be extra cautious when driving on roads known for wildlife crossings, especially at night.

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