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Bicycle Courier Rescued After Navigation Error Leads to Wrong-Way Ride on German Autobahn

Police safely intercepted the 34-year-old cyclist delivering food to a military facility after his navigation app directed him onto the A6 highway.

  • A 34-year-old bicycle courier was misdirected by his mobile navigation app onto the A6 highway near Kaiserslautern-West while attempting to deliver food to a military facility.
  • The courier entered the highway in the wrong direction, creating a hazardous situation for himself and other motorists.
  • Police discovered the cyclist attempting to exit the autobahn against traffic and promptly intervened to ensure his safety.
  • Authorities transported the courier, his bicycle, and the food delivery box to the correct entrance of the military facility using a police van.
  • The incident highlights the potential dangers of navigation errors and underscores the importance of vigilant traffic enforcement on high-speed roadways.
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