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Fatal wrong-way driver accident on the B76: One person died
Fatal wrong-way driver accident on the B76 in Kiel on November 9th, 2025: One person died and several were seriously injured.
Fatal wrong-way driver accident on the B76: One person died
A serious accident occupied the emergency services on Saturday night on Federal Highway 76 near Kiel. Shortly before midnight, around 11:30 p.m., there was a tragic collision of inflated vehicle parts, which turned the accident site into a veritable field of rubble. A wrong-way driver ran over a van in the opposite direction and the accompanying circumstances paint a sad picture of the situation.
The collision claimed one life; one driver died, according to SHZ reports [SHZ] and DAY24 [TAG24]. The other person involved sustained serious injuries. In order to fully clarify the accident, it must be clarified which vehicle the deceased driver was in and whether he was sitting in the car or the van. Both vehicles were completely destroyed by the impact.
The accident recording and full closure of the B76
After the terrible incident, the B76 northbound was closed until the early hours of Sunday. The rescue work lasted until well after midnight, the road was busy during its interruption and the emergency services worked tirelessly to secure the scene and avoid further danger.
The exact circumstances and background as to why the driver was traveling in the opposite direction of travel remain unclear. Wrong-way drivers are a dangerous reality on the roads. Statistics report that in 2024 Austrian roads had around 400 deliveries of wrong-way driver reports, which represents a decrease of 10% compared to the previous year, whereas over the last few years there have been two deaths in wrong-way accidents, according to the ORF [ORF] executes.
Possible causes for such incidents are often confusing traffic signs, excessive demands and the influence of alcohol and drugs. A topic that should concern not only those responsible, but also the population in order to prevent such tragic accidents in the future.
Overall, the incident affects many people and causes both sadness and concern. Our thoughts are with the relatives of the bereaved and the injured who are struggling with the consequences of this unfortunate meeting.