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Police End Dangerous Motorhome Chase on A26 with Tire Shot

A 72-year-old driver was arrested after a high-speed pursuit involving collisions with police vehicles and hazardous driving; investigations into his motives continue.

  • The chase began after a witness reported a motorhome in Neu Wulmstorf colliding with a parked car and trash can around 2:10 AM.
  • The driver fled from police, leading to a pursuit on the A26 during which the motorhome drove on the wrong side of the road and rammed two police vehicles.
  • The pursuit ended when an officer shot the motorhome's tire, forcing it to stop after further collisions; the driver and several officers sustained minor injuries.
  • The driver, a 72-year-old man from Papenburg, was arrested and taken to the hospital for evaluation, where blood tests are being conducted for alcohol or drug influence.
  • The A26 was closed for several hours but reopened without major traffic disruptions; police are continuing to investigate the motives behind the incident.
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