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Opel's journey came to an end on the bike trail.

Dramatic Road Mishap in Amberger Street, Neumarkt: Two Vehicles Veer Off the Roadway on Thursday Afternoon

Cycling route concludes for Opel
Cycling route concludes for Opel

Opel's journey came to an end on the bike trail.

In the heart of Neumarkt, a two-car collision on Amberger Straße disrupted traffic on Thursday afternoon. The accident, reported around 3 PM, resulted in the closure of a section of the road for several hours.

According to the police, the collision occurred during an overtaking maneuver, with a 20-year-old driver making a mistake that led to the incident. The drivers of both cars, a 48-year-old and the 20-year-old, were present at the scene of the accident.

One person sustained slight injuries in the accident, but the condition of the 48-year-old driver is not specified. The police are currently investigating the exact circumstances surrounding the accident, gathering statements from witnesses to help in their investigation.

The police are also searching for the unknown driver of a dark-colored station wagon, possibly a Mercedes, BMW, or Audi, who was involved in the accident. The driver, described as a male in his early 20s, lost control during the overtaking maneuver and veered off the road, along with the other car.

Both cars were towed away from the scene, but the condition of the vehicles after the tow is not known. The accident caused significant traffic disruptions in the area.

The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation, with the police working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the collision. As the investigation continues, the community hopes for a swift resolution and a return to normalcy on Neumarkt's busy streets.

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