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On the A1 towards Howald, a car with a drunk driver collided with a campervan, which overturned. No injuries were reported, but traffic was disrupted.
On the morning of May 1, on the A1 towards Howald, a car collided with a campervan, causing the latter to overturn. According to sources, the car driver was under the influence of alcohol.
No injuries were reported. Two lanes were closed, leading to significant traffic delays. According to other reports, the section of the motorway was temporarily closed, causing traffic jams.
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A collision between a car and a motorhome occurred on the A1 highway towards Howald, causing the motorhome to overturn. The car driver was under the i...
A collision between a car and a motorhome occurred on the A1 highway towards Howald, causing the motorhome to overturn. The car driver was under the influence of alcohol, and no injuries were reported. Two lanes were blocked, leading to significant traffic disruptions.
A drunk driver collided with a motorhome on the A1 highway, causing it to overturn. The road section was temporarily closed, leading to traffic jams. ...
A drunk driver collided with a motorhome on the A1 highway, causing it to overturn. The road section was temporarily closed, leading to traffic jams. No injuries were reported.
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