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Wrong-Way Driver Causes Multiple Accidents on A9 Highway

A 66-year-old man drove six kilometers in the wrong direction, leading to collisions, injuries, and extensive traffic disruptions before being stopped by police.

  • The driver made a U-turn on the A9 highway near Ingolstadt and continued for six kilometers in the wrong direction despite severe damage to his car.
  • A collision with a 34-year-old woman's car resulted in her light injury and caused her vehicle to hit another car.
  • A secondary accident occurred when a 23-year-old performed an emergency stop, leading to a rear-end collision without injuries.
  • The driver's license was confiscated, and he faces charges including endangering road traffic, negligent bodily harm, and hit-and-run.
  • The highway was closed for over an hour for cleanup, with damages estimated at approximately 100,000 euros.
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