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Ronnenberg (dpa / lni) - On the federal highway 217 at the junction Weetzen there was a serious accident with several injuries on Monday.

As the police in Hanover confirmed, five cars were involved in the collision, one overturned.

Several people are said to be seriously injured and taken to clinics by helicopter.

A large number of police and fire brigade were in action.

The direction of Hanover was closed because of the salvage work, in the direction of Hameln the lane could be opened again after 20 minutes.

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