A 68-year-old woman died Thursday after being involved in a traffic collision on the rural road between Viborg and Hobro in central Denmark. The woman was a passenger in a car driven by her 69-year-old husband.
Police reports indicate the husband attempted to overtake a stationary truck waiting to turn left. He moved into the opposite lane and collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle.
Emergency services dispatched a helicopter to transport the injured to hospital. Medical staff could not save the woman's life. Her husband remains hospitalized for treatment.
Authorities closed a section of the rural highway near Tjele for several hours following the crash. An accident investigator visited the scene to determine the exact sequence of events. The investigator will review witness statements alongside physical evidence.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers of rural Danish roads where limited visibility and sudden maneuvers can have fatal consequences. The decision to overtake at that moment proved catastrophic for both families involved.
Local police continue their investigation into the Denmark traffic collision that claimed one life and seriously injured another driver.