Blumenholz (dpa / mv) - In an unsuccessful overtaking maneuver on Tuesday, two people were seriously injured on federal highway 96 between Neubrandenburg and Neustrelitz.

As a police spokeswoman said, a 36-year-old driver had overtaken near Blumenholz despite a ban and collided with an oncoming car.

The car that was to be overhauled was also involved in the accident.

The 36-year-old and the 58-year-old driver of the oncoming car were seriously injured and taken to hospitals.

The B96 was closed for around two hours.

The property damage was estimated at more than 25,000 euros.