Bus leaves the road near Großschönau
At night, a public bus meets its fate on a slippery road near Großschönau.
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Car driver overlooks cyclist - man seriously injured
A woman wants to pull out of a parking space in Dresden's old town. According to the police, she does not notice a cyclist approaching.
Serious technical defects found after cable car accident in the Czech Republic
The investigation by the railroad supervisory authority took three years. It is now clear that an automatic emergency braking system could have prevented the cabin crash. But what had happened to it?
Cyclist rides through a red light and is hit by a car
On Monday evening, a cyclist and a car driver collide at an intersection in Chemnitz. Both are injured.
Truck overturns at Schkeuditzer Kreuz junction - A14 closed
A truck driver leaves his lane, hits a plank and overturns. An alcohol test on the driver shows clear results.
Pursuit at walking speed
Police officers pursue a car at very slow speed for almost an hour. When the officers confront the driver, he rams into a police car.
Three people injured in bicycle accident in Leipzig
A 19-year-old man on his bicycle collides with a child and a senior citizen - all three are injured. The police test whether drugs were involved.
Elderly driver causes accident due to risky driving behavior
There are repeated discussions about the fitness to drive of very old road users. There is no age limit for driving licenses in Germany. Personal responsibility applies.
Cyclist seriously injured in accident
A cyclist wants to pick up on the left, a car driver overtakes - there is contact. The woman suffers serious injuries in the fall.
Accident - dog pulls girl onto the road
It happens on a walk: A dog pulls a child onto the road, a driver can no longer avoid it.
Collision between streetcars in Dresden - one injured and traffic disruptions
One person was slightly injured in a collision between two streetcars on line 7 in Dresden. There are considerable traffic obstructions in the Albertplatz area.
Car crashes into tree - young driver seriously injured
The road is wet. A young man presses the accelerator anyway. An accident occurs.
Oil spill on A4 near Bautzen: Road closed in the direction of Dresden
A truck leaves the lane and tears open the oil tank on a crash barrier. According to the driver, the reason for this was another truck, according to the police.
Condition of German bridges: safety despite the need for renovation
It remains unclear why the bridge in Dresden collapsed. Generally speaking, bridges in Germany are considered safe. Nevertheless, there is still a need for renovation.
Car overturns near Limbach - driver seriously injured
On Sunday evening, a 46-year-old man loses control of his car and it overturns. This has far-reaching consequences for the driver.
Car leaves the road in Dresden - three minor injuries
A driver leaves his lane, hits a sign on the central reservation and then drives into several cars. The police have a suspicion as to the cause of the accident.
Cyclist hit by car and injured
A car driver is driving out of a supermarket exit when he overlooks a 52-year-old cyclist. There is a collision.
Focus on road safety at schools in Saxony
For first-graders in particular, the journey to school often poses a safety risk. This is also shown by a large-scale control campaign at the start of school. Many vehicles are traveling too fast.
Truck driver seriously injured in accident on A4
A truck driver leaves his lane on the A4 near Nossen, hits a car on the hard shoulder and breaks through a crash barrier. The police have a suspicion as to the cause of the accident.
Fatal accident - closures on the A4 towards Görlitz
An accident involving a pedestrian and a coach on the highway 4 ends fatally. A few hours later, an articulated truck causes the Königshainer Berge tunnel to be closed.
Three injured after rear-end collision on A4 near Dresden
There was a chain reaction of accidents on the A4 west of Dresden. Three people were injured - one of them seriously.
Fatal accident at classic car race in Riesa
Motorcyclists are particularly at risk in road traffic because they do not have the protective cover of a car driver. A leisure activity ends fatally for a motorcyclist in Riesa.
Collision in Bad Brambach - two seriously injured
A driver suddenly feels unwell in Bad Brambach. He loses control of the car and drives into oncoming traffic.
Cyclist seriously injured by streetcar in Zwickau
A streetcar crosses an intersection and crashes into a cyclist. The man is seriously injured. Paramedics happen to be at the scene and begin life-saving measures.
Regional classes for car insurance in Saxony adjusted
For many drivers in Saxony, the classifications for motor vehicle liability insurance are changing. This could make it more expensive. The situation looks better for comprehensive insurance.
Motorcyclist hit by truck in Reichenbach and seriously injured
According to the police, the 41-year-old actually had the right of way. A little later, he was seriously injured and taken to hospital.
Senior dies in accident in ditch
A senior citizen stops his vehicle near Meerane. A short time later, he is dead.
Serious collision at intersection in Weißenborn: Three children seriously injured
A woman presumably disregards the right of way of another car at an intersection. Three vehicles collide. Six people are injured, including three children.
Road Safety Report 2024: Number of road deaths in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia remains worryingly high
The number of traffic fatalities is still high. According to the expert organization Dekra, in many cases the traffic infrastructure is no longer keeping pace with the rapid changes in mobility. What can be done?
Several injured in accident involving 21 vehicles on highway 4 near Chemnitz
Accidents involving a number of vehicles occur on the A4 this afternoon. The police suspect that the weather may have played a role.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in unsuccessful overtaking maneuver
An unsuccessful overtaking maneuver ends in hospital for a motorcyclist. First aiders were on the scene immediately and treated the injured man until the emergency services arrived.
Driver without a license crashes into cars
An 18-year-old caused a series of accidents in Waldheim. The police are now investigating several traffic offenses.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in rear-end collision
A motorcyclist crashes into a turning car at a junction. He is seriously injured and taken to hospital.
Car crashes into crash barrier - one person injured on A14
A car skids on the highway on a wet road. This leads to an accident - and traffic restrictions.
Pedestrian is hit by public bus in Leipzig and dies
After a serious accident, a 63-year-old man has to be resuscitated on the spot. He dies of his injuries in hospital. The police have a suspicion as to the cause of the accident.
Unsuccessful overtaking maneuver - woman seriously injured
A woman tried to overtake several vehicles on the Bundesstraße 2 in Krostitz. She collided with an oncoming car.
Moped rider hit by car in Marienberg: seriously injured
A moped rider collides with a car. The man has to go to hospital. The police have a suspicion about the cause of the accident.
After accident: Bautzen-Ost junction closed until midday
In the evening, a truck suddenly leaves its lane on the A4. The cause of the accident is still unclear.
Car collides with agricultural machine
A driver in the Vogtland district has crashed his car into an agricultural vehicle. He was seriously injured as a result.
Failure to overtake near Bahretal - one seriously injured
A motorcyclist crashes on highway 17 and is seriously injured. The other parties involved in the accident drive on without stopping.
Moped rider seriously injured in accident
For reasons as yet unknown, a car and a moped collide at a junction. One driver is seriously injured.
Car crashes into tree near Naunhof - driver seriously injured
After a car accident, a 27-year-old man was seriously injured and taken to hospital by rescue helicopter.
Moped rider hit by car and seriously injured
A young moped rider is hit by a car and seriously injured. According to the police, the accident was caused by carelessness.
Four injured after accident at intersection
A driver overlooks another car at a junction near Dennheritz. The vehicles collide - four people are injured.
Two injured in car accident
A driver overlooks an approaching car when leaving an exit ramp. Two people are injured in the collision.
Traffic accident on highway 17 leads to miles of traffic jam
An accident near the Dresden-Prohlis junction causes traffic jams and road closures. Truck and car collide when changing lanes, no injuries. Diesel fuel leaked.
Car crashes into fence - driver seriously injured
A woman has been seriously injured in a car accident in Neukirchen in the district of Zwickau. The 34-year-old lost control of her vehicle on Monday afternoon and drove off the road, according to the police. The car then collided with a fence. The driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries.C ..
Head-on crash on state road 194 near Freital: both drivers seriously injured
Both drivers were seriously injured in a head-on crash on state road 194 near Freital. Rescue operation with helicopter.
Car accident in Zwickau: female driver slightly injured
A female driver was slightly injured in a collision between two cars in Zwickau after a 62-year-old disregarded the right of way.
Van crashes into sign van: man seriously injured
A 54-year-old van driver has crashed into a sign van on the Autobahn 9 near Wiedemar and was seriously injured. The 54-year-old had overlooked the sign van, which had closed off the right-hand lane, on Wednesday and crashed into it, police said on Thursday morning. The man was taken to hospital with ..
Serious injuries in rear-end collision in Wilsdruff
Two men were seriously injured in a rear-end collision in Wilsdruff when a driver rear-ended two stationary cars.
Ten-year-old cyclist hit by car
A 10-year-old cyclist was hit and slightly injured by a car when a 41-year-old driver turned into a driveway.
Van overturns after collision with car - two injured
Transporter overturns after collision with car, two injured. Material damage 20,000 euros.
23-year-old cyclist hit by car and injured
A 23-year-old cyclist has been hit and injured by a car in Leipzig-Schönau. On Sunday evening, a 29-year-old man wanted to turn right into Lützner Straße in his car and overlooked the cyclist, who was crossing the road at a green traffic light, police said. This resulted in a collision. The 23-year- ..
Pedestrian hit by car and seriously injured
A 50-year-old pedestrian has been hit by a car in Leipzig and seriously injured. On Sunday afternoon, the man was crossing Jahnallee and was overlooked by a 55-year-old driver, police said on Monday morning. The pedestrian was seriously injured in the accident and had to be taken to hospital. The pr ..
Pilot crash lands glider in rapeseed field during flying competition
A 67-year-old pilot had to make an emergency landing of his glider in a rape field near Grünhainichen during a flying competition.
Motorcyclist seriously injured during overtaking maneuver
A 56-year-old motorcyclist lost control of his bike during an overtaking maneuver in a bend near Mittweida and was seriously injured. On Sunday afternoon, the 56-year-old crossed the center line of state road 201 in the area of a double bend with his motorcycle in order to overtake a car, police sai ..
Three injured in collision between car and Lößnitzgrundbahn steam locomotive
Three people have been injured in an accident between a car and a steam locomotive on the Lößnitzgrundbahn in Moritzburg.
Car driver collides with motorcycle - two seriously injured
Two people have been seriously injured in a collision between a motorcycle and a car in the Zwickau district. A 40-year-old man turned left in his car in Glauchau late on Tuesday afternoon and collided with the motorcycle, police said on Wednesday morning. The 18-year-old motorcyclist and the car dr ..
Serious traffic accident between motorcycle and car in the Zwickau district
Two people were seriously injured in a collision in the Zwickau district.
Serious traffic accident in the Zwickau district: Two people seriously injured
Two people were seriously injured in a collision between a motorcycle and a car. A 40-year-old car driver had overlooked the motorcycle.
Traffic accident on the A4: Two seriously injured
A man and a woman were seriously injured in an accident on the Autobahn 4 near Glauchau (Zwickau district) on Thursday afternoon. Rescue workers took them to hospital, as the police reported on request. A rescue helicopter was also deployed. However, it was not needed.According to the information, a ..
Car crashes into lamppost and tree: driver seriously injured
A 38-year-old woman crashed her car into a lamppost and a tree near Crimmitschau and was seriously injured. On Wednesday morning, the driver drove her car off the road to the left for unknown reasons, a police spokesperson said on Thursday morning.According to the information provided, her car then ..
Two women slightly injured in rear-end collision in Plauen
Two women were slightly injured in a rear-end collision in Plauen. On Monday afternoon, a 35-year-old female driver rear-ended the car of a 20-year-old woman in front of her, probably due to carelessness, police reported on Tuesday morning. According to the information, both suffered minor injuries ..
Two women slightly injured in rear-end collision in Plauen
Two women were slightly injured in a rear-end collision in Plauen when a driver rear-ended a car in front of her.
Two women slightly injured in rear-end collision in Plauen
Two women were slightly injured in a rear-end collision in Plauen. On Monday afternoon, a 35-year-old female driver rear-ended the car of a 20-year-old woman in front of her, probably due to carelessness, police reported on Tuesday morning. According to the information, both suffered minor injuries ..
Teenagers crash their car into a ditch and injure themselves
Two teenagers have been injured in a car accident in Schirgiswalde-Kirschau (Bautzen district). According to the police on Monday, the 19-year-old driver lost control of the vehicle on a bend on Sunday and crashed into a ditch. He and his 16-year-old passenger were taken to hospital with injuries. T ..
Serious traffic accident on federal highway 95: 47-year-old seriously injured
A 47-year-old man was seriously injured during an overtaking maneuver on the B95 federal highway near Annaberg-Buchholz
Six injured in accident involving three cars
Six people have been injured, one of them seriously, in an accident in Großrückerswalde in the Erzgebirgskreis district. According to the police on Sunday, a 37-year-old driver steered too far to the left on an incline with a slight left-hand bend and crashed into the side of two oncoming cars. His ..
Six injured in accident involving three cars
Six people have been injured, one of them seriously, in an accident in Großrückerswalde in the Erzgebirgskreis district. According to the police on Sunday, a 37-year-old driver steered too far to the left on an incline with a slight left-hand bend and crashed into the side of two oncoming cars. His ..
84-year-old loses control of car: seriously injured
A female driver has left the road in a bend in Fraureuth in the Zwickau district and crashed into a parked car. After the collision, the 84-year-old rolled her car down an adjacent slope, police said on Saturday. The car finally came to a halt in a hedge. The driver was seriously injured and was tak ..
Serious rear-end collision in the Vogtland district: five injured
Five people were injured, two of them seriously, in a rear-end collision in the Vogtland district. The police reported serious injuries and damage amounting to 42,000 euros.
Pedelec rider seriously injured in a fall
A 62-year-old man in Lunzenau (Mittelsachsen district) has been seriously injured after falling off his pedelec. The man was riding from Göritzhain in the direction of Cossen on Tuesday and suddenly fell, police said on Thursday. The man fell off his bike over his handlebars. He was taken to hospita ..
29-year-old crashes into parked minivan with a blood alcohol level of 1.34
A drunk driver crashed into a parked minivan in Colditz (Leipzig district). According to the police on Sunday, the 29-year-old was injured and was taken to hospital. According to the police, the driver left the road on a bend late on Saturday evening and crashed into the bus parked there. A prelimin ..
Car crashes into motorcycle: Man seriously injured
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a traffic accident in Aue-Bad Schlema (Erzgebirgskreis). According to the police on Sunday, a 75-year-old car driver overlooked the motorcycle when turning. The two vehicles collided. The 25-year-old motorcyclist sustained serious injuries as a result of ..
Two injured in traffic accident in Chemnitz
Two people were injured in a traffic accident in Chemnitz. A 72-year-old man was seriously injured and a 75-year-old woman was slightly injured. Both were taken to hospital.
Four injured after traffic accident on B95
Four people have been injured in a traffic accident on the B95 near Chemnitz. On Friday afternoon, a car drove out of a road onto the B95 and collided with a car that was traveling on the main road, police said on Saturday morning. According to the information provided, one person was seriously inju ..
86-year-old female driver drives into oncoming traffic
An 86-year-old woman has driven her car into oncoming traffic near Neuensalz, injuring two people. On Friday afternoon, for reasons as yet unknown, the 86-year-old woman veered left into the opposite lane on a right-hand bend and collided with the car of a 29-year-old man, police said on Saturday mo ..
Beer truck loses load
A truck has lost dozens of crates of beer in eastern Saxony. According to the police, half of around 150 crates of beer slipped off the back of the truck in Ebersbach on Thursday. According to initial findings, the crates were probably poorly secured. The road was temporarily closed due to the clean ..
Motorcycle catches fire on B173
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident on the B173 federal highway near Lichtenstein in the district of Zwickau on Sunday afternoon. The 47-year-old man crashed due to gravel on the road, police said on Monday. As a result of the fall, the tank of his motorcycle was damaged and the leak ..
Car collides with moped: 83-year-old seriously injured
An 83-year-old moped rider has suffered serious injuries in a collision with a car in Meißen. A 36-year-old man hit the moped rider with his car while turning left on Wednesday, a police spokesman said on Thursday. The moped rider was seriously injured and taken to hospital. Property damage of aroun ..
Collision with car: cyclist seriously injured
A cyclist has been seriously injured in an accident with a car in Fraureuth (Zwickau district). The 71-year-old was cycling on a cycle path on Friday, according to a police statement on Saturday. According to initial findings, the driver hit the woman with his car as he drove off a property onto the ..
Bobsleigh accident in Altenberg: Investigation closed
A Swiss bobsleigh pusher only survived a serious fall in Altenberg thanks to the rapid intervention of emergency doctors. The investigation has now been closed.
Serious car accident on the B180 near Frankenberg
A 33-year-old man and his 34-year-old passenger were seriously injured in a car accident on the B180. The car overturned, property damage approx. 7000 euros.
Number of road accidents and fatalities increased in 2023
The safety systems on motor vehicles are getting better and better. But surprisingly, the number of road deaths in Saxony will increase significantly in 2023. The police still have no real explanation for this.
Severely injured bobsleigh pusher speaks out for the first time after crash
The Swiss bobsleigh pusher Sandro Michel speaks for the first time after his serious crash in Altenberg and thanks the helpers.
Swiss Bobsleigh Federation calls for safety commission
After the crash in Altenberg with the seriously injured Swiss Michel, the Swiss Bobsleigh Federation demands consequences from the World Federation. Pilot Vogt is relieved that his partner survived.
Police dog tracks down 36-year-old after accident
Police in Bischofswerda have tracked down a 36-year-old man after an accident with the help of a service dog. According to witnesses, the man had crashed his motorcycle into an oncoming car at a traffic circle and then fled, as the Görlitz police announced on Monday.Service dog Ivan picked up the sc ..
16-year-old flees from police in Lower Franconia and causes an accident
A 16-year-old causes an accident in Lower Franconia after fleeing from the police. He damages traffic signs and crash barriers.
Young driver dies in traffic accident in Eichigt
A 20-year-old driver was killed in an accident in Eichigt when his car crashed into a tree and caught fire.
Pedestrian hit at crosswalk: seriously injured
A 78-year-old pedestrian has been hit and seriously injured by a car on a crosswalk near Auengrund (Hildburghausen district), according to police. A 37-year-old driver overlooked the pedestrian in the Brattendorf district on Friday morning, a police spokeswoman said. The 78-year-old was taken to hos ..
Truck tire bursts on A4: one dead and five injured
A woman has died in a serious traffic accident on the Autobahn 4 near Gotha. The 32-year-old succumbed to her injuries in hospital, as the police announced on Friday morning. Two people were seriously injured and three others were slightly injured in the accident in the direction of Dresden.The caus ..
Cattle truck with 30 cows involved in an accident
A young driver tips his truck into a ditch and is seriously injured. Meanwhile, helpers have to catch the runaway load from the van.
Serious injuries in rear-end collision on highway 7
A car driver suffered serious injuries in a rear-end collision on highway 7 after she rear-ended a broken-down articulated truck.
Inland waterway vessel leaked: water ingress in engine room
A water ingress on a barge in the port of Brake in the district of Wesermarsch has triggered a major operation by the fire department and water police. On Thursday afternoon, the skipper noticed that his ship was deeper in the water than expected, according to the water police. The water in the engi ..
Car driver hits oncoming traffic: motorcyclist dies
A car and motorcycle collide on a district road. The 36-year-old motorcyclist does not survive. Criminal proceedings are underway against the car driver.
Lynx hit by car in the district of Northeim
A lynx was hit by a car in the district of Northeim and had to be euthanized.
Seriously injured Swiss bobsledder back home
After the crash in Altenberg, the seriously injured Swiss bobsleigh pusher Sandro Michel is back home. His pilot Michael Vogt cancels the World Championship start in Winterberg completely.
16-year-old pedestrian hit by car in Zwickau and seriously injured
A 16-year-old pedestrian was hit by a car in Zwickau and seriously injured as he was crossing the road.
Driver dies after accident on highway 14
A 36-year-old driver has died in an accident on highway 14 on the border between Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony. According to the Leipzig police department on Saturday, the man was driving towards Dresden on Friday evening when he overtook a truck after the Gröbers junction in the direction of Dresden and ..