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72-year-old motorhome driver falls asleep, crashes into sweeper truck and lamppost in Würzburg

02.06.2026 02:06 1 min 2 sources
Würzburg erleben DEU + 1 more
72-year-old motorhome driver falls asleep, crashes into sweeper truck and lamppost in Würzburg
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In Brief

A 72-year-old motorhome driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel in Würzburg, veered into oncoming traffic, and crashed into a sweeper truck and a lamppost on Berliner Ring. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

In Würzburg, a 72-year-old motorhome driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing a serious accident. According to police, around 9:10 AM he was driving from the main station, crossed into oncoming traffic, and then on Berliner Ring collided with the rear of a sweeper truck and a lamppost.

Police are investigating the incident as a threat to road safety and are looking for other possible victims and witnesses.

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Motorhome crashes into truck and streetlight: driver allegedly fell asleep

20.04.2026 Würzburg erleben DEU

Microsleep at the wheel: motorhome collides with street sweeper and lamppost

20.04.2026 Newsallianz Schweinfurt - Redaktionsnetzwerk DEU

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