North Rhine-Westphalia: drivers hit by trucks on the A44: seriously injured

Düsseldorf (dpa / lnw) - A driver who got out of his car was hit by a truck on the A44 near Düsseldorf and was seriously injured. A police spokesman said it was initially unclear why the man crossed the road on Wednesday morning. He had previously broken down with his car on the hard shoulder at the airport bridge in the direction of Düsseldorf. After the accident, the Autobahn was closed in the direction of Düsseldorf. It should be released again at noon. According to the police, there were significant traffic delays.