In a serious traffic accident on Saturday in Gilching, five people were injured, some seriously.
The western bypass was closed for two hours.
Gilching - The Gilching fire brigade moved out with five vehicles after being alerted about a so-called eCall. This means that sensors in newer cars detect when the airbag is triggered, for example. A control center of the manufacturer then asks about the right thing via a voice system in the car - if it does not receive an answer, rescuers are dispatched. That is exactly what happened in Gilching. According to the police, a woman from Kraillinger (45) wanted to turn from Talhofstrasse to Weßlinger Strasse (bypass) on Saturday afternoon, but overlooked a BMW driver coming from the right with right of way. The driver couldn't prevent a collision; The BMW was thrown into the oncoming traffic and collided with a Ford. According to the fire department, five people were injured, including a child. Everyone was taken to hospitals. The three vehicles are presumably ready for scrap, the amount of damage was not yet known.