Serious traffic accident at Siegburg: Six injuries on New Year's Day!

On New Year's evening, there was a serious accident on federal road 56 near Siegburg. A total of six people were injured in the frontal collision of two vehicles, including three children.

The accident occurred when a 50-year-old got into oncoming traffic with his car and collided with an oncoming car. In the second vehicle there was a couple with their four children aged 2 to 14 years. Both the 50-year-old driver and the 36-year-old driver of the other car suffered serious injuries. The 34-year-old wife of the second driver was also seriously injured, while three children of the couple were slightly injured. A 16-year-old passenger in the 50-year-old car was not injured. All injuries were brought to surrounding hospitals for treatment.

blocking of federal road 56

The federal road 56 remained closed until the early hours of the morning to secure the scene of the accident and clean the road. This measure was necessary to carry out the necessary examinations after the accident.

In addition, a report by Destatis.de shows that the recording and analysis of traffic accidents provide important data on the traffic safety situation nationwide. The information obtained serves as the basis for measures in legislation, traffic education, in road construction and in vehicle technology. The current accident statistics provide detailed information on accidents, people involved, vehicles and causes of the accident and is crucial for the development of a safe transport policy.