Horrific motorway crash ignites German safety debate

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131 people were injured and eight died in an 83-car pile-up on the German autobahn near Rostock at the weekend, caused by a freak sandstorm.

The stretch of motorway concerned had an unrestricted speed limit, and a temporary limit of 50mph has now been imposed in the area - debate has already begun on the safety of the country's roads.

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