As of: January 31, 2024, 12:35 p.m
By: Katarina Amtmann
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A driver drove into the opposite lane in Lower Bavaria and collided with a truck.
For one man, any help came too late.
Passau - On Tuesday, January 30th, 2024, a tragic traffic accident occurred in the Passau district at around 5:35 p.m.
A 45-year-old man drove his car on the B 85 towards Tittling.
Not far from Wildenberg, for reasons that are still unclear, he crossed into the opposite lane and collided with an oncoming truck that was being driven by a 46-year-old.
That is what the police said.
A serious accident occurred in Bavaria (symbolic image).
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Accident in Lower Bavaria: Truck driver saves man from car - but help comes too late
Both vehicles caught fire.
The truck driver was able to save the car driver from the burning vehicle, but unfortunately only his death could be determined.
The truck driver suffered minor injuries.
The fire brigades from Neukirchen v.
Wald and Tittling were responsible for fighting the fire and controlling traffic during the accident investigation.
Both vehicles, which were totaled, were removed.
It wasn't until around 11:30 p.m. that the federal highway was fully reopened to traffic.
An expert was called in to determine the exact cause of the accident
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