On October 15 at 12:37, a Toyota and an Audi collided near Karolino on DK62, sending the Audi into a ditch; firefighters extricated the driver while the LPR helicopter transported him to hospital.
Collision Details
A Toyota and an Audi collided on the 216 km stretch of DK62 at the intersection with the municipal road Prosta, near the town of Karolino. The impact caused the Audi to roll into a ditch and ruptured a concrete streetlight.
Rescue Operations
Firefighters arrived on the scene and used hydraulic tools to extract the trapped driver from the crushed Audi. One fire engine crew performed the rescue before handing the passenger over to the medical team.
Medical Response
The 48‑year‑old Audi driver was air‑lifted by an LPR helicopter to a hospital, while the 32‑year‑old Toyota driver was transported by road ambulance. Medical teams and a fire unit were on site throughout the operation.
Traffic Disruptions
Local authorities installed detours and traffic cones. Movement on DK62 is hampered by the cleanup work, and a nearby truck driver had to abandon a lane‑block, requiring heavy‑haul assistance.
Safety Reminders
Police urge drivers to exercise caution and obey traffic‑control instructions at the site.
Repeated Incidents
Authorities note that the junction has been the site of multiple crashes in the past.
