As of: February 1, 2024, 5:50 p.m
By: Katarina Amtmann
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The car had hit the truck and became wedged.
The car caught fire in the accident in Bavaria, but the driver was able to free himself in time.
Augsburg - A car driver collided with a truck on Federal Highway 17 in Swabia, causing serious injuries.
The incident occurred near Oberottmarshausen (Augsburg district) on the night of Thursday, February 1st, and caused damage of around 120,000 euros, according to the police.
According to the information, it was suspected that the driver was drunk.
According to police, he also didn't have a driver's license.
A car caught fire after an accident in Bavaria (symbolic image).
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Serious accident in the Augsburg district: car catches fire, driver manages to save himself
After the collision, the vehicle became wedged under the truck's trailer and caught fire.
However, the 35-year-old driver was able to free himself in time.
The flames also spread to the truck.
The car driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Because of the smell of alcohol, the 35-year-old had to give a blood sample.
According to police, the 64-year-old truck driver was uninjured.
(came/dpa)
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