71-Year-Old Driver Rolls Over on A2 Near Hannover

Sun 27th Jul, 2025

Hannover - A 71-year-old man experienced a serious incident on July 26, 2025, while driving on the A2 highway near Hannover. The driver, operating a Kia Solero, reportedly lost control of his vehicle and subsequently rolled over.

The accident took place around 6 PM as the driver, who resides in Wathlingen, attempted to exit onto the Varrelheide parking area. For reasons that remain unclear, he veered to the left, collided with a concrete barrier, and overturned his vehicle.

Emergency services were swift to respond to the scene, transporting both the driver and his 68-year-old female passenger to the hospital. While the driver suffered minor injuries, his passenger sustained more severe wounds. The estimated damage to the vehicle and property is around EUR10,000.

Authorities closed access to the parking area until approximately 7:30 PM to facilitate the response and investigation. The police are currently seeking witnesses to the event. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the traffic accident unit at 0511 109-1888.

This report is based on information provided by official sources and generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.


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