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In Bavaria, motorhome rolls into creek after handbrake forgotten

21.05.2026 14:32 1 min 2 sources РУС
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In Bavaria, motorhome rolls into creek after handbrake forgotten
Original source: ntv.de

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A 78-year-old driver failed to engage the handbrake and put the motorhome in gear, causing it to roll down a slope and overturn into a creek in Nesselwang. Damage estimated at 160,000 euros.

In Nesselwang (Ostallgäu district), a 78-year-old driver failed to engage the handbrake and put the motorhome in gear, causing it to roll down a slope and overturn into a creek. Firefighters freed the woman, who sustained minor injuries. The motorhome was recovered with a heavy crane.

The incident resulted in an oil leak into the water and damage to another parked motorhome. Total damage is estimated at 160,000 euros. The driver faces charges for a traffic violation.

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Motorhome rolls down slope in Bavaria after handbrake left off

21.05.2026 ntv.de DEU Original source

Forgotten handbrake: motorhome rolls down slope

21.05.2026 fraenkischertag.de DEU Original source

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