Shock in Hückeswagen: 73-year-old run over from her own car!

Shock in Hückeswagen: 73-year-old run over from her own car!

On Saturday evening, June 21, 2025, a tragic traffic accident occurred in Hückeswagen, in which a 73-year-old woman was seriously injured. According to ksta.de parked her automatic vehicle at around 7:00 p.m. in the entrance of her house. When she wanted to get out, she fell for an unknown cause and was overwhelmed by her own car.

The severity of her injuries made it necessary to request a rescue helicopter. This life-saving measure meant that the 73-year-old was immediately flown to a hospital in Cologne-Merheim. The exact circumstances of the accident have so far been unclear why the police have started the investigation to clarify the causes of the incident.

accidents are increasing in the region

This incident is not the only accident that has made headlines in Hückeswagen in the past few days. On Wednesday afternoon there was another serious traffic accident on the Straßweg street in Wickesberg. A 38-year-old driver was caught in her vehicle when she collided with an oncoming car. The 43-year-old driver from Wermelskirchen had gotten into oncoming traffic, such as "https://rp-online.de/nrw/staedte/hueckeswagen/hueckeswagener-wahrerin-mit-hubrauber-in-klinik-ginik-geflown, reported.

The fire brigade had to move with hydraulic rescue equipment to free the trapped driver. After it was saved, there was also transportation with a rescue helicopter due to the severity of her injuries. Fortunately, the 43-year-old only suffered minor injuries and was also taken to a hospital. In this case, the rescue and clean-up work took over three and a half hours, while the road was closed to the accident.

Both accidents not only leave shocked witnesses, but also also skillfully throw out traffic safety in the region. It remains to be hoped that such incidents can be avoided in the future, and the investigation will show which measures may be necessary to increase safety on the streets of Hückeswagen.