A serious car accident occurred early Saturday morning at the "Bahnüberführung Verteiler Ost" in Trier, leaving one driver hospitalised as authorities investigate the cause of the unusual crash.

The crash happened around 3.15am when a grey Seat veered off course. Trier firefighters managed to rescue the driver, who was then transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Initial investigations suggest that no other vehicles were involved in the incident. However, the exact cause of the accident remains unclear.

Local police reported at 5am that cleanup operations would continue into the morning, potentially disrupting both road and rail traffic in the area.

Authorities are urging any witnesses who saw the accident to contact the Trier police department.