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Cow Strays Onto A48 Near Ransbach-Baumbach, One Injured in Crash

Police say the animal had escaped from a nearby stall before the collision, which killed it.

Overview

  • The cow ran onto Autobahn 48 in Westerwaldkreis and struck at least one car, trapping and injuring a vehicle occupant.
  • Emergency crews conducted rescue work and an accident investigation on Tuesday evening, with traffic toward Koblenz initially fully closed.
  • Authorities later lifted the closure in the Koblenz direction, restoring traffic flow.
  • The animal had fled a stall in Ransbach-Baumbach before reaching the motorway, according to police.
  • Coverage is based on regional dpa reporting, and no further details on the injured person's condition have been released.