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Shock accident on B3: Horse dies after collision, driver remains uninjured!
Accident on the B3 near Hildesheim: Cars collide with a runaway horse. Two injured and the route closed.
Shock accident on B3: Horse dies after collision, driver remains uninjured!
A tragic incident occurred this morning on federal highway 3 near Gerzen in the Hildesheim district. Loud NDR The accident happened around 5:10 a.m. when a 32-year-old driver in his Tesla collided with a horse that suddenly crossed the street. The animal, which had previously escaped from a neighboring paddock, died at the scene of the accident due to serious injuries.
Fortunately, the driver was uninjured and was able to use the safety cover of his vehicle. The Tesla, however, suffered a total loss. The responsible animal owner was quickly identified and commissioned a company to pick up the injured horse.
Consequences of the accident
The accident led to a closure of the B3, which was maintained for around three hours while clean-up work was carried out. This closure caused a huge traffic jam, which caused another incident. A 42-year-old Delligser did not notice the end of the traffic jam in time and crashed his Volvo into the stopped Mazda of a 45-year-old resident from Einbeck. The impact pushed her into the ditch.
In this subsequent accident, the Delligser's Volvo was slightly damaged and also hit an Opel before it came to a stop on the sidewalk and cycle path. Here too, a breath alcohol test had to be carried out, which showed 1.41 per mille. Both drivers, the 42-year-old and the 45-year-old, suffered minor injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals Press portal reported.
Safety aspects in road traffic with horses
This accident also highlights how important it is to follow safety rules on the road, especially when animals such as horses are involved. According to that ADAC Drivers must maintain a distance of at least 1.5 to 2 meters when overtaking horses to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
Horses often react startled to loud noises and sudden movements. These circumstances require a high degree of consideration and caution from all road users. Wearing a helmet is not a legal requirement, but it is highly recommended - for both riders and horses. Mutual consideration is crucial to avoid such tragic incidents in the future.