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Horrible accident in Ulm: tractor rams Renault and KIA!
Accident in Ulm: Tractor collides with Renault and KIA. A 20-year-old injured, extensive property damage. Traffic investigation is ongoing.
Horrible accident in Ulm: tractor rams Renault and KIA!
On July 2, 2025, there was a spectacular traffic accident in Ulm that caused a stir. According to a report by news.de The incident occurred around 2:45 p.m. on Ehinger Street. The situation began when a 53-year-old driver of a KIA had to stop due to traffic. A 20-year-old man driving a Renault also slowed to a stop, followed by a farm trailer, which also stalled.
Unfortunately, the experienced tractor driver with his New Holland noticed the stopped Renault too late and rammed it. The impact was so severe that the Renault was pushed into the rear of the stationary KIA. If that wasn't enough, the impact of the trailer - loaded with a generous 6 tonnes of grain - caused further damage. The trailer's drawbar bent, while the tractor's rear wheels burst and a town sign was torn from its anchorage.
Injuries and damage
The driver of the Renault sustained minor injuries in this accident and had to be taken to a clinic to be on the safe side. The damage to the KIA was estimated at around 3,000 euros, to the Renault at around 15,000 euros (it had to be towed) and to the tractor and trailer at around 13,000 euros. The condition of the traffic sign still needs to be examined in detail. There were minor traffic disruptions while the accident was being recorded and the vehicles were being recovered.
The police in Laupheim recorded the accident and reported the tractor driver for his carelessness. It should be noted that distractions and insufficient distance often lead to such incidents and therefore pose a serious danger on the road. This is supported by general traffic accident statistics: According Destatis The aim of these statistics is to understand the causes and structures of traffic accidents and to develop preventative measures based on this.
Traffic accidents in Germany
2023 was a year with around 2.5 million traffic accidents in Germany Statista reported. The number of accidents has been increasing for years, not least due to increasingly dense traffic. Despite the high number of accidents, the number of accidents resulting in personal injuries has remained relatively stable for several decades. The “Vision Zero” initiative aims to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2050, which underlines the relevance of road safety.
In this context, the previous events in Ulm are not just an isolated case, but are symptomatic of the challenges that road safety brings with it today.