Traffic Collision on B54 Highway near Ochtrup: An incident has occurred on the B54 highway between Gronau/Heek and Langenhorst, causing a blockage in both directions at 20:28 on August 15, 2025.
On August 15, 2025, a tragic incident occurred on the B 54 in Ochtrup, resulting in a fatal collision between a car and a truck.
The accident took place at 19:51, and the road was closed in both directions between the junctions Gronau/Heek and Langenhorst for the duration of the investigation and cleanup. The B 54 was closed to ensure the safety of the emergency services and to allow them to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident.
The driver of the car was a 59-year-old woman from Emsdetten, who tragically lost her life in the collision. The woman veered into oncoming traffic, causing the accident. No further details were given about the cause of the woman veering into oncoming traffic.
The driver of the truck was a 24-year-old man from Wettringen, who was not injured in the collision.
A specialized accident investigation team from the police and an expert were on the scene to investigate the cause of the accident. The police have begun their investigation, but the search results do not provide information about the investigating judge responsible for the traffic accident.
The Steinfurt Police Press Office is the contact for inquiries regarding this incident. Their phone number is 02551 152200.
We offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the woman who lost her life in this tragic accident. The road has since been reopened, and we hope that the investigation will provide answers and ensure that such a tragic incident does not happen again.
