Mar 16 • 11:25 UTC 🇩🇪 Germany SZ

A995 near Unterhaching: One seriously injured in rear-end collision

A serious accident on the A995 near Unterhaching left a 62-year-old woman severely injured after being struck from behind by another vehicle.

On Sunday evening, a severe accident occurred on the A995 near Unterhaching, resulting in significant injuries to a 62-year-old woman. According to the Holzkirchen highway police, the Munich resident's car was hit from behind by a 44-year-old Swiss man around 8:30 PM. Both vehicles were traveling on the right lane toward Munich when the collision happened near the Unterhaching Nord exit.

The impact caused the woman's car to spin out of control, overturn, and ultimately rest on its roof. The driver was trapped inside her vehicle and required rescue assistance from the Unterhaching fire department, which utilized heavy equipment to free her. Following the rescue, the seriously injured woman was transported by emergency services to a hospital for treatment, indicating the extent of her injuries. In contrast, the Swiss driver was able to pull his car to the side of the road after the crash and fortunately emerged unscathed.

This incident highlights the ongoing dangers of highway travel and underscores the importance of maintaining safe driving distances to prevent such collisions. While the driver was unharmed, the event raises concerns about road safety and the potential consequences of similar accidents, prompting discussions on measures that could mitigate risks associated with rear-end collisions in the future.

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