Serious accident: female motorcyclists seriously injured near Rastatt!

Serious accident: female motorcyclists seriously injured near Rastatt!

There was a serious accident in the Rastatt district in which two women were seriously injured. A 35-year-old driver overlooked a motorcycle while turning. The 68-year-old motorcyclist had to be taken to hospital by helicopter, while the passenger in the car was also seriously injured. Such accidents are particularly dangerous for motorcyclists: According to the OEAMTC, 78 motorcyclists in Austria had already had fatal accidents by November 3, 2024, which represents a worrying increase in the proportion of fatal motorcycle accidents out of all corresponds to traffic accidents.

In most cases, motorcycle accidents are self-inflicted, with speeding and overtaking errors often identified as the main causes. In intersection situations, bikers are often overlooked by other road users, which highlights the need for more educational work and safe infrastructure.

More news from the region

Meanwhile, the body of a man, believed to belong to a 60-year-old canoeist from Baden-Württemberg, was discovered in the Elbe near Zerbst in Saxony-Anhalt. The cause of death is currently unclear; an extensive search operation using boats, a police helicopter and drones was carried out to clarify the incident.

In addition, Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt presented the new Office for the Protection of the Constitution report for 2024. In particular, the failed attempt to ban the right-wing extremist Compact magazine caused a stir. A main trial begins today and a verdict could come this week.

Traditional festival and weather forecast

Today the Pentecost holiday season officially begins in Baden-Württemberg, which invites many families to plan excursions and events. This falls during a period with summer temperatures above 25 degrees. Highs of between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius are expected for Wednesday, while it can get up to 33 degrees in Freiburg on Thursday. High nights are in the offing in cities like Stuttgart, Freiburg, Karlsruhe and Mannheim.

Another highlight of the Pentecost weekend is the Wurmlinger Pentecost, a traditional event that has come under criticism in the past due to the controversial figure of the “Moor King”. The figure is made up with darker makeup, which has sparked debates about racism and blackfacing.

Finally, a car show took place last weekend in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, where a stunt driver lost control of his vehicle and the car rolled over. Fortunately, the stunt driver himself and those present remained largely uninjured, but five people, including children, had to be treated for minor injuries.