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Head-on collision of two motorhomes in Calw: four injured, damage €200,000

25.05.2026 05:03 6 min 13 sources
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Head-on collision of two motorhomes in Calw: four injured, damage €200,000
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In Brief

On April 3, 2026, in Calw (Baden-Württemberg), a head-on collision between two motorhomes occurred. According to preliminary reports, a 59-year-old driver crossed into oncoming traffic due to a medical issue. Four people were hospitalized with minor injuries, both motorhomes were totaled, and damage exceeds €200,000.

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

Consequences

  • Injuries: four people (some sources say three) were hospitalized with minor injuries.
  • Damage: both motorhomes were completely destroyed; total material damage is estimated at over €200,000.
  • Road closure: the road was closed for several hours.

According to some reports, a parked car was also damaged in the accident. The police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

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