Car accident in Duisburg subway tunnel results in driver's injury and suspicions of alcohol and drug intoxication
Headline: 20-Year-Old Driver Involved in Dramatic Car Accident in Duisburg's Dellviertel
In the early hours of August 4th, an Opel Corsa plunged 5.5 meters deep into a U-Bahn shaft on Heerstraße in Duisburg's Dellviertel, causing a temporary suspension of train traffic.
At around 2:40 AM, the vehicle ran over a traffic island with greenery, broke through a safety barrier, and landed on the tracks. The impact damaged the overhead line, leading to a halt in train services.
A 20-year-old man was found injured at the scene and taken to a hospital. Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash, including whether the driver was speeding or under the influence at the time of the accident.
Upon investigation, police discovered a nitrous oxide cylinder and alcoholic beverages in the car. Despite this discovery, no additional charges against the driver have been reported so far. The police are still investigating the possible involvement of alcohol or substances in the accident.
The man is believed to have been driving the vehicle, and his life is not currently in danger. Several blood samples were taken at the hospital, including due to suspicion of alcohol or substance influence.
Witnesses are being asked to provide any information they might have about further occupants or the driving behavior of the Opel Corsa. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the traffic commission 22 at telephone number 0203 2800.
A witness reported seeing several people running away from the accident scene. Video footage that could show the accident is currently being evaluated.
No new information about the man's current condition has been provided. Train traffic has since been resumed after the power supply was secured. The investigation is ongoing.
- The car accident in Duisburg's Dellviertel, involving an Opel Corsa, is categorized as 'general-news' and 'car-accidents'.
- The accident's impact on health and wellness, mental health, and crime and justice could potentially unfold as the investigation progresses.
- Police are investigating if the 20-year-old driver was speeding, under the influence, or had substances like alcohol or nitrous oxide involved in the accident, which falls under 'crime-and-justice' and 'mental-health'.
- Health-and-wellness becomes relevant as the 20-year-old driver's condition is under observation in the hospital and tests for substance influence are being conducted.
