Lugau (dpa / sa) - An animal transport with 16 loaded domestic pigs had an accident in Lugau (Erzgebirgskreis).
The 22-year-old driver went off the road with his car in the curve, the police said.
The trailer with the animals crashed into a tree and stood across the road.
While the driver was unharmed, a veterinarian had to euthanize three of the pigs on site.
The damage caused amounts to around 50,000 euros.
The road was completely closed for several hours on Tuesday afternoon after the accident.