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Four injured after wrong-way crash at Wirtheim roundabout under investigation

A routine drive turned chaotic when two cars collided head-on at a busy roundabout. Now, investigators are piecing together how one driver may have entered the wrong way.

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Four injured after wrong-way crash at Wirtheim roundabout under investigation

A collision at a roundabout in Wirtheim has left four people injured. The crash involved a VW Tiguan and a Toyota Yaris near the junction of Federal Highway 276. Authorities are now investigating what caused the accident.

The incident took place at a roundabout in the Wirtheim district. Early reports suggest one driver may have entered the wrong way. This possible error is under review as part of the ongoing investigation.

The crash resulted in injuries to all four occupants of the vehicles. Emergency services attended the scene before transporting them for medical care. Their current conditions have not yet been confirmed.

Over the past year, no similar serious accidents with injuries have been recorded in the Gelnhausen area or along the B276. Police and regional traffic statistics show no comparable incidents during this period.

The exact details of the collision remain unclear while inquiries continue. All four injured individuals are receiving treatment. Authorities have not released further updates at this time.

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