A man drove his VW bus onto the Steinerne Brücke in Regensburg in a traffic violation.
He broke through the railing in an accident, the car towered over the abyss.
Regensburg - On Tuesday, March 28, "an unusual traffic accident" occurred in Regensburg. The police announced this in a press release in the morning.
VW bus breaks through the stone bridge in Regensburg – the driver escapes
According to this, a man drove his car at around 1.20 a.m. “coming from Lieblstraße onto the Steinerne Brücke, illegally.” He collided with the stone bridge railing opposite and broke through it.
The front of the VW bus then protruded in the direction of the abyss.
The driver was able to get himself out of the car and fled the scene of the accident.
Thanks to a personal description that came from a witness, the 66-year-old was found shortly afterwards by a police patrol in the old town.
He was taken to the police station.
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The VW bus broke through the bridge.
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VW bus driver breaks through the stone bridge in Regensburg - the amount of damage is still unclear
"After suspected drug exposure to the suspect, he had to undergo a blood test.
In addition, the driver's license was confiscated.
The VW bus was recovered by the professional fire brigade and a private towing company.
The bridge railing was secured with a site fence.
No statement can be made as to the extent of the damage.
The bridge is a medieval landmark of the city.
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