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Head-on collision of two motorhomes in Calw: four injured

23.07.2026 18:28 7 min 14 sources
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de DEU + 13 more
Head-on collision of two motorhomes in Calw: four injured
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In Brief

In Calw (Baden-Württemberg) on April 3, 2026, two motorhomes collided head-on. According to preliminary reports, a 59-year-old driver crossed into oncoming traffic due to a medical issue. Four people were injured, damage exceeds 200,000 euros.

Collision in Calw

On Friday, April 3, 2026, a head-on collision between two motorhomes occurred in Calw, Baden-Württemberg. According to preliminary police information, a 59-year-old driver of a Fiat motorhome, likely due to a medical problem, veered into the opposite lane and collided with a Cathago motorhome driven by an 82-year-old man.

Injuries and damage

Four people sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital. Both vehicles were written off. The total property damage is estimated at over 200,000 euros. The road was closed for several hours.

Note: one source reports three injured and a parked car also damaged.

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