Schwerin (dpa/mv) - A 57-year-old man was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Schwerin on Wednesday evening. As the police announced, the Schweriner had strayed from the Ludwigsluster Chaussee with his car for an unknown reason and crashed head-on into a tree. The 37-year-old passenger was also injured.

Both people were taken to a hospital. The amount of damage was estimated by the police at 15,000 euros. The Schwerin Criminal Police Office has taken over further investigations.