Serious traffic accident on B272: three injured after Crash near Schwegenheim!

Serious traffic accident on B272: three injured after Crash near Schwegenheim!

Today, on March 16, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on the B272 near the Schwegenheim exit, which resulted in several injuries. The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. and involved a total of three vehicles. The focus was on a 33-year-old driver, a 53-year-old driver and a 55-year-old passenger who suffered all serious injuries and had to be taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The occupants of a third vehicle, however, were unharmed.

The 33-year-old was traveling from the B9 towards Landau. Shortly before the Schwegenheim exit, there was an almost accident with an oncoming vehicle. She collided with two other vehicles, which also drove in the opposite direction, which increased the severity of the accident. The total damage was estimated at around 235,000 euros, which indicates the considerable damage to the vehicles involved.

accident recording and road closure

The surrounding measures after the accident included the commissioning of an expert to clarify the exact course of the accident and ensure the vehicles involved. In order to ensure the accident recording and the subsequent cleaning of the road, the B272 until around 7 p.m.

The Germersheim police inspection has taken over the investigation and is available for questions on 07274/958-0. Such incidents are particularly tragic, since thousands of people in the EU lose their lives or suffer serious injuries every year in traffic accidents. According to Europarl.Europa.eu , the number of roaddies in Europe sank by 36 percent.

Although the trend towards falling number of accidents shows, events like today's accident remain a serious warning. The scope of such accidents often only becomes clear afterwards, and they underline the need for increased caution in road traffic.

The public prosecutor will be informed about the results of the investigation in order to take further legal steps if necessary. The causes of traffic accidents are many times, and the insight that such events are avoidable remains a constant challenge in traffic safety.