Serious accident in Sulingen: Five injured and one dead dog!

Serious accident in Sulingen: Five injured and one dead dog!

A dramatic traffic situation occurred on Sunday evening on a country road near Sulingen in the Diepholz district. Two cars collided in a busy intersection, resulting in a serious accident that resulted in five injuries. The 49-year-old driver of a car overlooked the oncoming car of a 45-year-old while turning. As a result, several occupants suffered serious injuries, and a dog that was in the woman's vehicle tragically died, as NDR reports.

The injured were treated immediately, with two of them, including the seriously injured 49-year-old and her 16-year-old passenger, being transported to hospitals by rescue helicopter. The severity of the injuries illustrates how dangerous the traffic situation is at this point. Many traffic accidents occur, especially when turning errors or disregarding the right of way are involved.

Increased risk of accidents on country roads

Country roads continue to be hotspots for serious traffic accidents. According to ADAC, 57% of traffic deaths and 39% of serious injuries originate outside of towns. Accidents when turning, turning or crossing are particularly treacherous. An analysis by ADAC accident research shows that distracted or tired drivers play a significant role in more than 10% of accidents. This sheds light on the need for increased education and prevention measures.

Since 2005, ADAC accident research has investigated many causes of accidents and gained important insights into accident prevention. The mandatory seat belt law, which has reduced the number of traffic deaths by 75%, was significantly influenced by such research results. Assistance systems such as emergency braking assistant have been required by law since 2015 and are becoming increasingly popular. However, research also shows that there is still room for improvement, particularly in the integration of these systems into all vehicle classes.

Protection in traffic accidents

A central question is how well the current security standards can be maintained. Although airbags and seatbelts save lives in many cases, there are differences in how they protect occupants. Accidents with serious injuries are often not just a question of speed, but also the type of vehicle and the respective weather conditions. The ADAC reports that particularly wet or snow-covered roads significantly increase the frequency of accidents.

Finally, the tragic incident in Sulingen brings into focus the need for more intensive road traffic awareness. Road users should always be vigilant to prevent such accidents. Regular information events and awareness campaigns could certainly be helpful here. The more than 40,000 ADAC Luftrettung missions per year are a clear indication of how often quick help is needed and how important prevention is.

For further information about traffic accidents and prevention, those interested can visit the NDR website, NDR, and visit ADAC under their respective links: Federal Statistical Office, ADAC accident research.