Drunk Driver Crashes Truck Into River House, Leaving Structure Near Collapse
A serious traffic accident in Altena, Märkischer Kreis, has left a river house severely damaged and at risk of collapse. The incident, involving a flatbed truck with Romanian license plates, triggered a large-scale rescue operation on Saturday evening. Reports of missing persons led to an extensive search but yielded no trace of them.
The accident occurred when the truck lost control and crashed into the river house, causing significant damage. The impact has put the structure at high risk of collapse, and it may need to be demolished. A crane was promptly deployed to recover the heavily damaged vehicle from the scene.
Police launched an investigation into the cause of the crash and the driver's statements. The driver was extricated and is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. He reported the presence of two other passengers, but search efforts, involving drones and rescue swimmers, found no trace of them in the area or the Lenne River.
The river house in Altena is now at risk of collapse following the impact of the truck crash. The driver, suspected of driving under the influence, reported two passengers but they remain missing. Despite extensive search efforts, no trace of them has been found. The investigation into the cause of the accident continues.
