Vehicle Accident Beneath Highway Overpass: Motorist Immobile in Vehicle
In the Heilbronn district, an accident involving two cars occurred under an overpass on the A81 near Untergruppenbach on Tuesday morning.
The collision resulted in a traffic jam around the on-ramps to the A81, causing heavy congestion and a backup on the highway on-ramp in both directions during rush hour.
According to initial reports, both drivers sustained only minor injuries. One driver was trapped in their vehicle as a result of the accident. Firefighters used equipment to free the trapped driver from their compact car.
The police are currently investigating the cause of the accident. Preliminary investigations suggest that a driver attempted to merge from the left-turn lane onto the highway on-ramp, failing to notice an approaching vehicle.
Both cars collided and then hit the bridge underpass. The collision caused the two cars to crash into a concrete wall.
No further details about injuries or damages have been released yet. The driver's name who had to be rescued by firefighters after the accident has not been publicly disclosed.
The police are still investigating the cause of the accident, and no updates have been provided as of yet. The accident caused significant disruption to traffic flow on the A81, and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.
