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Four Injured After Truck Hits Disabled Car on A44 and Plunges Down Embankment

Police are investigating why the truck veered from its lane.

Overview

  • The crash occurred around 6:45 p.m. on Nov. 18 between the Warburg and Breuna exits in the direction of Kassel.
  • The broken-down car with occupants aged 38, 54, and 59 was properly secured on the hard shoulder when it was struck.
  • The truck hit the stationary vehicle and then tumbled about ten meters down a slope, triggering an extensive recovery operation.
  • The A44 was completely closed for hours with traffic diverted at Warburg, and the affected stretch has reopened.
  • Three people sustained minor injuries and one was seriously hurt but not in life-threatening condition and taken to a nearby hospital, with total damage estimated at about €180,000.