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Two drivers injured in crash on road in Wolhusen
Two cars collided in Wolhusen, Switzerland, on Thursday afternoon.
One car was travelling on Menznauerstrasse towards Menznau when it crossed into the oncoming lane shortly before a railway crossing.
The cars struck each other at their front left sides after the driver crossed the road for reasons that have not been established.
Both drivers were injured and taken to hospital by emergency services.
The crash caused about 25,000 Swiss francs in damage.
Menznauerstrasse was closed for about two and a half hours while authorities investigated and the cars were recovered.
The available information does not say what caused the car to cross into the oncoming lane.
Two drivers were injured when their cars collided on Menznauerstrasse in Wolhusen.
One car crossed into the oncoming lane shortly before a railway crossing and hit an approaching car.
Both drivers were taken to hospital by emergency services.
The road was closed for about two and a half hours while authorities investigated and recovered the vehicles.
Police estimated the damage at about 25,000 Swiss francs.
- Who
- Two female drivers were injured.
- What
- Their cars collided after one vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane.
- When
- Thursday, 15 October 2026, at about 14:50.
- Where
- Menznauerstrasse in Wolhusen, shortly before the railway crossing.
- Why
- The reason the car crossed into the oncoming lane was not yet known.
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One car crossed into the oncoming lane on Menznauerstrasse and collided with an approaching car.
Emergency services took both injured drivers to hospital.
Menznauerstrasse was closed for about two and a half hours during the investigation and vehicle recovery.
- Injured
- Two drivers
- Location
- Menznauerstrasse, Wolhusen
- Time
- 15 October 2026, about 14:50
- Road closure
- About two and a half hours
- Estimated damage
- About 25,000 Swiss francs