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On Sunday evening in Itzstedt (Segeberg district), a caravan veered into oncoming traffic and collided with a car. Five people sustained minor injuries (bruises and abrasions) and were taken to hospital. The road was closed for two hours. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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On Sunday evening in Itzstedt (Segeberg district), a caravan veered into oncoming traffic and collided with a car. Five people sustained minor injurie...
On Sunday evening in Itzstedt (Segeberg district), a caravan veered into oncoming traffic and collided with a car. Five people sustained minor injuries (bruises and abrasions) and were taken to hospital. The road was closed for two hours. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Updated: 29.06.2026
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