Two Fatal Crashes in Germany Highlight Road Safety Risks

A drunk driver caused property damage in Bernau, while an elderly driver triggered a deadly crash on the A6, resulting in two deaths and four injuries.

• A drunk and drugged driver without a license crashed into a tree in Bernau, causing €15,000 in property damage but no injuries.
• The Bernau driver reportedly took the car without authorization, claiming it was unlocked with the key inside.
• On the A6 near Heilbronn, an 85-year-old driver’s attempt to overtake a truck caused an SUV to swerve, overturn, and crash.
• Two women in the SUV, aged 31 and 42, died, while four others, including two unbelted backseat passengers, were seriously injured.
• The A6 crash led to hours-long highway closure, with emergency services deploying a rescue helicopter and multiple medical teams.

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