Two Dead, Four Injured in A6 Highway Rollover Near Heilbronn

An 85-year-old driver's overtaking maneuver led to a fatal SUV accident, highlighting the consequences of not wearing seat belts.

The accident occurred on the A6 highway near Heilbronn when an 85-year-old SUV driver attempted to overtake a truck, forcing another SUV to swerve and overturn.
Two women, aged 31 and 42, who were not wearing seat belts, died at the scene; two other unbelted backseat passengers sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The overturned SUV was carrying six passengers, while the driver and front-seat passenger, who were wearing seat belts, survived with minor injuries.
The highway was closed for several hours between Kreuz Weinsberg and Bretzfeld as emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, responded to the incident.
Authorities are investigating the precise cause of the accident and assessing the total damages, with seat belt safety emerging as a critical concern.