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CCTV Shows Mercedes Launched Over Romanian Roundabout After Driver Faints

Authorities imposed a 90‑day licence suspension with a 1,600‑lei fine after a diagnosis of severe hypoglycaemia.

Overview

  • The crash occurred on December 3 in Oradea and was captured on city CCTV from multiple angles.
  • The Mercedes clipped the kerb entering the roundabout the wrong way, flew over a bus and two cars, and struck a pole near a petrol station.
  • Police said the 49-year-old driver lost consciousness due to severe hypoglycaemia, a finding doctors later confirmed.
  • Emergency crews extracted the driver from the wreck; he is hospitalized with multiple fractures but no life‑threatening injuries.
  • The widely shared video has fueled discussion about medical fitness to drive and roadside hazards, with investigators reporting their inquiry is ongoing.