Collision in Öhringen results in emergency deployment of rescue helicopter
In the afternoon of Monday, a serious traffic accident occurred on the L1088 country road near Öhringen in the Hohenlohe district. The accident site is now located in the Heilbronn district, specifically between the junctions to Hardthausen-Kochersteinsfeld and Langenbeutingen-Langenbrettach.
The accident involved a car and a truck, with the car driver, aged 62, veering onto the opposite lane. The car driver was seriously injured and had to be airlifted to the hospital by a rescue helicopter. Fortunately, the truck driver remained uninjured.
The road where the accident occurred is completely closed, and the L1088 country road is closed in two locations due to the incident. This is causing significant disruptions to traffic in the Heilbronn district.
The rescue operation at the traffic accident site involved the local fire department and emergency medical services. No further details about the condition of the car driver have been provided.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes as the road remains closed near Hardthausen-Kochersteinsfeld and Langenbrettach-Langenbeutingen. The closures are expected to last for several hours, and the authorities are urging drivers to exercise patience and caution.
This incident serves as a reminder to all road users to drive responsibly and to always prioritise safety over speed. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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