A traffic collision in Gevelsberg, Germany, left one person injured after a car crashed into another vehicle that had stopped in a queue near the Kruiner Tunnel.

The incident involved two local drivers and occurred on Kölner Straße, a road connecting Gevelsberg with Hagen. According to police information, a 62-year-old driver had stopped his vehicle because traffic ahead had slowed.

A 20-year-old motorist travelling behind him was unable to react in time. His car struck the stationary vehicle with considerable force.

The older driver suffered minor injuries in the collision and was taken to a nearby hospital for further medical assessment and treatment.

The younger driver’s vehicle was seriously damaged and could no longer be driven. It was removed from the scene with the assistance of a towing service.

The crash also caused disruption on the road. Police and emergency personnel temporarily closed the affected lanes while the accident was investigated and the vehicles were dealt with.

Firefighters were additionally called to the scene after operating fluids leaked onto the roadway. The material was spread over the affected area to reduce the risk to other road users.

Traffic restrictions remained in place during the emergency response and subsequent investigation. Vehicles were initially unable to use the road in either direction before controlled one-way traffic was introduced.

Police said the collision occurred after the younger driver was distracted and consequently failed to respond appropriately to the traffic queue ahead.

The incident highlights the dangers of driver distraction, particularly on roads where traffic can slow or stop unexpectedly. Maintaining sufficient attention and distance can give motorists more time to react when conditions change suddenly.

Authorities continue to urge drivers to remain focused behind the wheel and adapt their speed to traffic conditions.