Major Collision on A59 Close to Duisburg - Severe Injuries to One, Minor Injuries to Three - Entire Area Blocked for Traffic
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On Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 14:25, a severe traffic accident occurred on the A59 near Duisburg. The accident involved three cars, including an Audi A6 driven by a 53-year-old man from Duisburg, a VW Transporter driven by a 69-year-old man from Duisburg, and a Citroen Jumpy driven by a 59-year-old man from Dortmund.
The 53-year-old driver of the Audi A6 was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, and his identity has not been publicly disclosed due to medical privacy reasons. The initial investigation suggests that the accident might have been due to a medical emergency. No details are given about the cause of the driver's loss of control.
The VW Transporter, driven by the 69-year-old man from Duisburg, was also involved in the accident. The vehicle had two female passengers aged 68 and 71. The three occupants of the VW Transporter were slightly injured. The 59-year-old man from Dortmund, who was driving the Citroen Jumpy, remained unharmed.
The accident took place in Düsseldorf, and the main lane towards Dinslaken was completely closed during the accident investigation. Traffic was rerouted via the parallel lane during the investigation. All vehicles involved in the accident were severely damaged and had to be towed away.
No information is provided about the condition of the drivers or passengers in the other two cars beyond the fact that they were slightly injured. The accident caused a significant disruption to traffic on the A59 for several hours.
The authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with those affected by this unfortunate incident.
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