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A73 Crash Near Zapfendorf Critically Injures Goggomobil Driver, Shuts Nuremberg-Bound Lanes

An expert appointed by prosecutors is helping police determine the still-unknown cause.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 14:20 near the Zapfendorf junction in the Bamberg district of Upper Franconia.
  • A 57-year-old Goggomobil driver suffered severe injuries and was airlifted after a rescue helicopter landed on the motorway.
  • The 39-year-old driver of the other vehicle from the Augsburg district sustained lighter injuries and was taken to a clinic.
  • Both vehicles were reported completely destroyed, according to the Bamberg traffic police.
  • The carriageway toward Nuremberg remains fully closed with traffic diverted, while the Suhl direction stays open, ADAC Bayern reported.