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Münsingen (dpa / lsw) - After an unsuccessful overtaking maneuver on federal highway 465, three people were injured.

A 71-year-old driver tried on Monday evening near Münsingen (Reutlingen district) to overtake a car driving in front of him and a tanker, the police said.

He overlooked an oncoming 26-year-old driver and collided with her car.

The older man and his 69-year-old passenger were then thrown against the tank truck with their car - both car occupants were seriously injured.

The driver of the tanker was uninjured and the 26-year-old woman suffered minor injuries.

The three injured were taken to Kranlenhäuser.

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