Major incident on A52 highway near Essen – Critical collision leaves one individual in grave condition – Origin of the crash remains undetermined – Traffic accident response squad activated
Accident on A52 Towards Düsseldorf: Alcohol-Related Crash Investigated
A traffic accident occurred on the A52 towards Düsseldorf, involving a 54-year-old woman from Krefeld and a 43-year-old man from Düsseldorf, both in VWs. The accident took place at the Essen-Kettwig junction and resulted in the closure of the highway in the direction of Düsseldorf until approximately 08:15.
Upon arrival of emergency services, both vehicles were found on their roofs. The 54-year-old woman sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital, while the 43-year-old man suffered minor injuries.
During the accident investigation, signs of alcohol consumption were detected in the 43-year-old man's case. An initial breath test was positive, and blood samples were taken. The 43-year-old man, involved in the accident, showed signs of alcohol consumption.
The cause of the accident and its sequence of events are under investigation. The Essen police's traffic accident investigation team was on the scene to secure the accident site. Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact the Traffic Commission 1 of the Düsseldorf police at telephone number 0211 870 0.
The investigation into the cause of the accident and its sequence of events is ongoing. Authorities have urged all drivers to avoid driving under the influence and are continuing their efforts to improve road safety in the area.
As of the latest update, authorities have confirmed that both individuals were under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. Further tests are being conducted to clarify the details.
The highway reopened in the direction of Düsseldorf at approximately 08:15. The 54-year-old woman's current condition remains unknown.
The authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the accident to come forward and contact the appropriate authorities to assist in the ongoing investigation.
- The accident on the A52 towards Düsseldorf took place in the automotive industry, as both vehicles involved were Volkswagen (VW) vehicles.
- The investigation into the accident revealed that one of the drivers, the 43-year-old man, had been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the car-accident.
- Initially, the news about the accident was categorized under general-news, but due to the alcohol-related aspect, it also falls under the 'finance' and 'transportation' industries due to its impact on insurance claims and road safety.
- The authorities are now focusing on the industry-wide implications of the accident, urging companies to enforce stricter policies against driving under the influence in order to minimize similar accidents in the future.
