accident - Car flips in ditch - four injured
At an accident in the Landkreis Vechta, four people have been injured, one severely. Early on Sunday morning, the car of a 23-year-old drunk driver veered off the road in Visbek for unknown reasons, according to the police. The vehicle hit a tree with its rear end and was thrown into a ditch. The 23-year-old was severely injured, while three other passengers sustained light injuries.
During the accident investigation, the officers found that the driver was significantly under the influence of alcohol. A blood draw was ordered. According to reports, a legal proceeding will be initiated against the man for endangering traffic. His car was rescued from the ditch using a crane.
The accident occurred in the District of Vechta, specifically in the town of Visbek, located in Lower Saxony. Despite the vehicle being automatic, the driver failed to maintain control, leading to the accident. Following the incident, authorities noted an increase in traffic accidents in the area, urging drivers to be more cautious while on the road.
