Five injured in crash during overtaking attempt on B213 near Löningen

Three vehicles collided on the B213 near Löningen in Germany on Wednesday morning during an attempted overtake, police say.

A 63-year-old driver is suspected of trying to pass another vehicle and failing to see an oncoming car.

The drivers swerved, vehicles clipped each other, and at least one then hit a third car.

Five people were injured, with four reported as seriously hurt; a separate headline said a 23-year-old was in life-threatening condition.

Two people were trapped in separate cars and had to be freed.

Emergency crews sent firefighters, doctors and a rescue helicopter to the scene.

The road remains closed while police investigate and crews clear and clean the site.