Traffic chaos in the district of Kleve: shocking accidents and high numbers of injuries!

Traffic chaos in the district of Kleve: shocking accidents and high numbers of injuries!

On February 6, 2025, editorial reporting on current events in the district of Kleve, including police news, health issues and weather forecasts. The reports are an important source of information that can also be called up via messenger services such as Telegram and Facebook. Daily updates should keep the population up to date on relevant developments and are part of a AI-based editorial strategy to ensure the accuracy of the information.

In a worrying incident on December 25, 2024, a 21-year-old driver from Romania was arrested in Kleve. The incident entered the Klever Ring at 10:17 p.m. The driver was initially in snake lines and then collided with a inpatient “speed camera” that was completely destroyed by the impact. The car overturned in the collision. There were two other inmates in the vehicle: a 54-year-old man from Poland and an unknown young woman.

rescue measures and investigations

After the accident, first aiders rushed to help. These released the occupants by clinging the car windows with an emergency hammer. All three people suffered minor injuries in the incident. A suspicion of alcohol consumption was found to the driver; A blood sample was taken from him. It was temporarily arrested while the vehicle was secured because the ownership relationships were unclear. The investigation on this matter continues to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident.

traffic safety in Kleve is a current topic, especially after the incidents in recent months. In September, four people died in the region in traffic accidents, and on the last weekend in September, 24 accidents were counted in which 34 people were injured. These developments mean that the Kleve district police fear that the traffic -accident months may still be imminent. Especially during rush hour traffic, which now often takes place in the dark, the risk of collisions with wild animals increases.

traffic safety and causes of accidents

Due to falling leaves and frosty winter conditions become slippery, which results in longer braking routes. The most common causes of accidents are seen in carelessly turning, turning, disregarding right of way rules, ride and risky overtaking. The police urge to appeal to road users to be attentive, to avoid distractions and to drive forward.

Overall, the vehicle liability insurance contributions in the district of Kleve are relatively low, which, together with the districts of Borken, Coesfeld, Höxter, Münster, Paderborn and Warendorf, creates a positive picture compared to other regions in North Rhine-Westphalia. These lower contributions are the result of declining number of accidents in the past five years, supported by the high number of kilometers driven in the area.