Erlen: Three Injured in Head-On Collision
A head-on collision in Erlen on August 12, 2026, resulted in three individuals sustaining minor to moderate injuries. The accident occurred when one vehicle veered into oncoming traffic on Hauptstrasse.
Key takeaways
- A head-on collision in Erlen on August 12, 2026, caused three injuries.
- Two drivers and one passenger were taken to the hospital with minor to moderate injuries.
- The accident involved a vehicle crossing into oncoming traffic on Hauptstrasse.
- Property damage from the incident is estimated to be in the tens of thousands of Swiss Francs.
An accident on August 12, 2026, in Erlen led to three people being hospitalized with injuries. The collision involved two cars and occurred around 3:30 PM on Hauptstrasse.
A 34-year-old driver traveling towards Eppishausen reportedly crossed into the opposing lane in a slight right curve near Buchackernstrasse. The vehicle then collided head-on with a car traveling in the opposite direction, driven by a 69-year-old. The driver of the oncoming vehicle was trapped and had to be extricated by the fire department.
The two drivers and an 84-year-old passenger from the second car were transported to the hospital with injuries ranging from minor to moderate. The estimated property damage is in the tens of thousands of Swiss Francs. The Criminal Technical Service of the Cantonal Police of Thurgau was involved to investigate the cause of the accident. Hauptstrasse was closed for accident investigation, and the Amriswil and Erlen fire departments assisted with rescue and traffic management.
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