Traffic accident on the A1 highway causing extensive damage, with a burning vehicle and four reported injured.

Car crash on A1 highway on Monday afternoon results in one vehicle, a Mercedes, catching fire. The total cost of property damage is estimated to be around 38,000 euros. A 47-year-old driver from Lingen drove recklessly by overtaking another vehicle, a Chrysler driven by a 44-year-old from...

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2025 September 15 . 10:12 PM

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Multiple collisions on the A1 highway: One vehicle ablaze, four people hurt, extensive damage... — Multiple collisions on the A1 highway: One vehicle ablaze, four people hurt, extensive damage reported

Traffic accident on the A1 highway causing extensive damage, with a burning vehicle and four reported injured.

News Article: A1 Accident Near St. Valentin Causes Significant Damage

A traffic accident on the A1, which occurred on Monday afternoon, has resulted in minor injuries for several individuals and significant property damage. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Chrysler, with the Chrysler catching fire following the collision.

According to reports, the driver of the Chrysler was a 44-year-old man from Damme, while his 17-year-old passenger also sustained minor injuries. The driver of the Mercedes was a 47-year-old woman from Lingen. The driver at fault and her passenger also sustained minor injuries.

The collision caused the two vehicles to skid and collide with a truck. The truck was driven by a 53-year-old man, though his identity was not disclosed in the available reports. The incident took place on August 27, 2025, near St. Valentin, where the truck's crane hit an overhead gantry, causing major damage and rendering the vehicle no longer roadworthy.

The fire was extinguished by bystanders at the scene, and all injured parties were taken to nearby hospitals by ambulance. Unfortunately, the Chrysler and another vehicle involved in the accident were no longer roadworthy and had to be towed away.

The estimated property damage to the cars has increased to €38,000. The A1 was temporarily closed for accident investigation and vehicle recovery.

We hope for the speedy recovery of all those injured in the accident. The authorities are still investigating the cause of the collision. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.