Major Incident on Brilon Road: Update - Severe Collision Occurs between Exits Erkelenz-Ost and Mönchengladbach-Wanlo - One Individual Suffers Serious Injuries - Substantial Traffic Delays
On August 28, 2025, at 11:01 AM, a severe accident occurred on the A46 near Brilon, Germany, between the Erkelenz-Ost and Mönchengladbach-Wanlo exits. The accident involved a VW Golf Cabrio and an Audi Q8 RS.
According to the Düsseldorf Police, the collision occurred when the VW Golf Cabrio attempted to change lanes to overtake a truck, but collided with the Audi Q8 RS. The impact with the Audi caused the VW Golf Cabrio to spin into the grass and hit a tree head-on.
The 22-year-old driver of the Audi Q8 RS, from Belgium, tried to swerve left to avoid the collision but still collided with the median barrier and the VW Golf Cabrio. As a result, the 30-year-old driver of the VW Golf Cabrio, from Wegberg, was severely injured and ejected from his vehicle. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The accident site is being managed by the Düsseldorf Police and an accident investigation team. Traffic was rerouted past the accident scene using the left lane, and the road is expected to be fully reopened later in the afternoon.
Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing. Journalists can contact the Düsseldorf Police Press Office for inquiries. The fax number for the Düsseldorf Police Press Office is 0211-870 2008, and their official website is https://duesseldorf.polizei.nrw.de.
The Düsseldorf Police urge all drivers to exercise caution and follow traffic rules to avoid similar accidents. They remind drivers to always check their blind spots and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, especially when overtaking.
The public is asked to avoid the area and follow traffic updates for the latest information on the road's status. The accident on the A46 near Brilon is a grim reminder of the importance of road safety and the potential consequences of reckless driving.
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