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Driver Critically Injured in Head-On Crash With Truck on B269 Near Saarlouis

Police attribute the crash to inattention causing a lane departure in a long right-hand curve.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 09:00 on the stretch between Felsberg and Ittersdorf, according to police statements.
  • The 33-year-old car driver crossed into the opposite lane and struck an oncoming truck head-on.
  • The 40-year-old truck driver executed a full braking maneuver and was not injured.
  • The car was completely destroyed, and the injured driver was transported to Winterbergklinikum.
  • The road was closed for cleanup and vehicle recovery until about 13:30, and the investigation remains ongoing.