Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Driver dead after accident due to health problems

Röbel (dpa / mv) - After an accident as a result of health problems, the driver of a truck died on Autobahn 19 between the Röbel and Wittstock junctions. According to the police, the 58-year-old man and his team, which was loaded with ten tons of empties, crashed sideways into another truck driving next to him on Friday. The 58-year-old had health problems. His truck finally came to a standstill next to the freeway. Rescue workers tried to revive the man, but in vain. It was initially unclear whether the truck driver died of health problems or as a result of the accident.