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VW Overturns on B173 Near Dresden, Driver Seriously Injured

Police attribute the crash to an overtaking attempt disrupted when another vehicle pulled out.

Overview

  • The 55-year-old driver left the road shortly before 8:30 a.m. Monday between Grumbach and Herzogswalde and rolled into an adjacent field.
  • He suffered serious injuries, and the VW was declared a total loss at the scene.
  • Police spokesperson Lukas Reumund confirmed the sequence of events and the injury status.
  • Volunteer firefighters from Wilsdruff assisted emergency medical services in treating the driver and securing the site.
  • The B173 was fully closed for about an hour, with one lane reopening around 9:20, and police say their investigation is ongoing.