North Rhine-Westphalia: People critically injured after a collision with a tree

Neukirchen-Vluyn (dpa / lnw) - Two people were critically injured in a traffic accident in Neukirchen-Vluyn. A 75-year-old man drove his car off the road on Tuesday evening for an unknown reason and hit a tree, the police said. The man and his 72-year-old wife were seriously injured as a passenger, it said. They were taken to a hospital, both of which are life-threatening. According to initial findings and witness statements, a medical emergency of the 75-year-old can be assumed while driving.