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Deadly Highway Accident Occurs on 76th Federal Road Close to Eutin

In the heart of Lübeck on August 28, 2025, an incident occurred during the afternoon at...

Deadly Car Collision on Federal Highway 76 Close to Eutin, Ohio
Deadly Car Collision on Federal Highway 76 Close to Eutin, Ohio

Deadly Highway Accident Occurs on 76th Federal Road Close to Eutin

Fatal Traffic Accident on Federal Road 76 Near Dodauer Forest

In a tragic incident, a fatal traffic accident occurred on August 28, 2025, on federal road 76 near Dodauer Forest. The accident involved a tractor with a trailer and a Ford car, leading to the closure of the road until the following morning.

The accident took place around 5:30 PM, resulting in the unfortunate death of the young driver of the Ford car, aged 21. The driver of the tractor, aged 17, sustained minor injuries and was able to escape.

Emergency services, including police, fire departments, ambulance, and a rescue helicopter doctor, were promptly dispatched to the scene. The tractor caught fire due to the impact of the collision, and both the burned-out tractor and the Ford were seized by the police for further investigation.

The exact circumstances and cause of the accident are currently being investigated by the police in Eutin. An expert was called to the scene in the evening to determine the exact cause of the accident. Staff from the emergency psychological service provided support to first responders and emergency services at the scene.

The federal road 76 was reopened to traffic in both directions at around 8:00 AM after all measures were completed. The city where the driver of the Ford vehicle lives was not specifically identified or discovered in the provided search results.

The total estimated loss of the Ford is around 360,000 euros. A company excavated contaminated soil next to the road due to spilled fuel during the night. The road maintenance department checked the condition of the road surface.

Inquiries about the investigation can be directed to the Police Directorate Lübeck Press Office, with Ulli Fritz Gerlach serving as the Press Spokesperson. Contact details for Mr. Gerlach can be found on the Police Directorate Lübeck's official website. The investigation into the accident will continue with the police in Eutin.

Our thoughts are with the families and friends affected by this tragic accident.

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