Skip to content

Unknown Individual Overturns Traffic Sign on Kevelaer-Twistles Route; Polish Police in Pursuit

Kleve Police Department - Kevelaer Incident - Occurred on November 20, 2024, at 19:32... Further details can be found in the following text.

Unknown individual topples traffic sign in Kevelaer-Twistles, escapes Polish police pursuit
Unknown individual topples traffic sign in Kevelaer-Twistles, escapes Polish police pursuit

Unknown Individual Overturns Traffic Sign on Kevelaer-Twistles Route; Polish Police in Pursuit

In Kevelaer, Germany, on Thursday, November 20, 2024, a traffic sign was damaged at the roundabout Am Scheidweg/Im Auwelt/Kevelaerer Straße/Wember Straße, more commonly known as "Irrland". The police in Geldern are investigating the incident as a hit-and-run.

According to the traffic commission of the police in Geldern, a vehicle coming from Twisteden may have lost control due to a snow-slippery road or excessive speed and collided with the mast of the traffic sign. The mast, carrying an orientation sign and a street name sign, was bent off and pushed to the ground.

The police are appealing for witnesses who can provide information about the accident or the causing vehicle. Tips can be given to the police at 02831 1250. The unknown vehicle likely has damages and clear traces of the mast in the area of the vehicle front and underbody.

The Police Department Kleve can be found on Facebook at polizei.nrw.kle, and on Twitter at polizei_nrw_kle. For further questions about the incident, you can contact the Circles Police Department Kleve Press Office at 02821 504 1111 or send an email to [email protected].

The roundabout where the incident occurred is located at the intersection of Am Scheidweg, Im Auwelt, Kevelaerer Straße, and Wember Straße. The police in Geldern are still looking for witnesses to help with their investigation.

Stay safe on the roads, and if you witness any similar incidents, please do not hesitate to contact the authorities.

Read also:

Latest