Overview
- The autobahn was fully closed toward Krefeld with traffic diverted via Dormagen, and police expected the detour to last until about 7 a.m.
- Police said the incident began as a rear-end crash between two cars, and debris on the roadway damaged four following vehicles.
- A 46-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries, a 53-year-old driver was also taken to hospital, and a 35-year-old was treated for minor injuries and later discharged.
- Authorities have not determined the cause of the collision as the investigation continues.
- Initial police information had indicated two serious injuries and a shorter diversion, but updated details now confirm three injured and a longer closure.