Six people were injured in a serious traffic accident in the Feldhausen district of Bottrop, and one person was trapped in their car. Based on initial findings, two cars collided at the intersection of Hackfurthstrasse/Dorstener Strasse on Saturday evening, police said. POLICE with. Officials currently assume that the right of way has been waived.
The 44-year-old driver of one of the vehicles was trapped in the wreckage and had to be rescued by firefighters with serious injuries. He was then taken to hospital. A 40-year-old woman in the same car also suffered serious injuries, and two children aged four and seven suffered minor injuries.
In another car, one person suffered moderate injuries and another suffered minor injuries. All of them were taken to hospital for treatment. Based on initial police investigations, the 44-year-old man may not have stopped before the collision occurred.
The intersection area was completely closed to record the accident. Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are ongoing.
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