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Terrible traffic accident on Norderney: two people injured!
Traffic accidents on Norderney and in Ratingen: Two failures to give way with several injuries and extensive property damage.
Terrible traffic accident on Norderney: two people injured!
A serious traffic accident caused a stir on Norderney on Sunday. At around 1:50 p.m. there was a collision at an intersection when a 24-year-old BMW driver ignored the right of way of a taxi and collided with the passenger side. The consequences of the collision were noticeable for the occupants of the taxi: the driver and a 64-year-old passenger were injured, with the passenger having to be taken to hospital for further treatment. Fortunately, the BMW driver and his passenger were uninjured. The material damage amounts to around 40,000 euros, as reported by nwzonline.de.
Traffic accidents are not just an issue on Norderney. A similar incident occurred on March 2nd of this year in Ratingen, where a 51-year-old man from Borken ignored the right of way of a 63-year-old woman from Heiligenhaus. In this case, the two vehicles collided, in which the two drivers were slightly injured and a 64-year-old passenger was seriously injured. All those involved were taken to hospital by ambulance. The material damage in this case amounted to around 38,000 euros, as presseportal.de shows.
Accident statistics and prevention measures
Such incidents illustrate how important road safety is. The intersection where the Norderney accident occurred is a typical hot spot where the importance of the right-of-way rules must be repeatedly pointed out. Road users should always be vigilant and obey traffic signs to avoid such accidents.
The situation is similar in Ratingen, where the intersection had to be temporarily closed after the accident in order to ensure that the accident could be recorded. Such measures are important to increase safety on the roads and enable a thorough investigation of incidents.
These two accidents should remind us all how quickly things can happen. A moment of inattention can have serious consequences. Therefore, it is of great importance to constantly be aware of your responsibilities on the road and to drive safely.