Severe Collision on A59 Close to Duisburg - One Critical, Three Moderate Injuries - Full Road Closure Enforced
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 14:25, a serious traffic accident occurred on the A59 near Duisburg. The incident involved three vehicles, resulting in injuries to several individuals.
According to initial investigations, a 53-year-old man from Duisburg, driving an Audi A6 towards Dinslaken, lost control of his vehicle. As a result, he was taken to the hospital with severe injuries.
The VW Transporter, driven by a 69-year-old man from Duisburg, was also involved in the accident. The vehicle had two female passengers aged 68 and 71. Fortunately, they sustained only slight injuries.
The 59-year-old man from Dortmund, who was driving a Citroen Jumpy, grazed the VW Transporter during the accident but remained unharmed. The details of the other drivers' conditions were not disclosed.
All vehicles involved in the accident were so badly damaged that they had to be towed away. The main lane towards Dinslaken was fully closed, but traffic was diverted via the parallel lane during the investigation.
The specific location of the accident was not specified, but it was near Duisburg. For further questions, you can contact the Düsseldorf Police Press Office at the provided phone number and email.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this unfortunate incident. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
