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Coach stuck on steep Heidelberg road – closure remains!
A coach got stuck on a steep curve in Heidelberg on October 27, 2025. Hausackerweg remains closed.
Coach stuck on steep Heidelberg road – closure remains!
An unfortunate mishap caused significant traffic disruptions in Heidelberg this morning. Shortly after 11:00 a.m., a coach got stuck in a tight curve on a steep street, Hausackerweg. The bus was on the way from Heidelberg Castle towards Schlierbacher Landstrasse when it got stuck in the sharp curve and could no longer continue. Fortunately, the passengers were uninjured and were safely escorted out of the vehicle, reports Metropolitan Journal.
However, the rescue work is complex. Hausackerweg is currently closed between Teufelkanzelweg and Schlierbacher Landstrasse. Drivers are asked to avoid the area as much as possible, although alternative routes via Schlierbacher Landstrasse or Schlossberg are recommended. The police have already issued a warning and recommend that drivers who are not familiar with the area in particular avoid the area until the rescue work is completed WNOZ reported.
Safety in bus transport
This situation also raises questions about safety on bus transport. In general, coaches are considered a safe means of transport. Looking at the figures from 2023, only 16 people lost their lives in bus accidents, while the death toll from car accidents was 1,183. This shows that although accidents in long-distance bus transport are rare, they can also be dangerous, especially if a bus ends up on its side. Safety measures should include the behavior of both drivers and passengers, such as BR turns out.
Suitable vehicles and careful planning by bus companies are particularly important. Despite high safety standards, buses have an average defect rate of 11.7%, while cars have a defect rate of 17.9%. Safety can be further increased through additional safety measures such as fire alarms and regular training for bus drivers.
It is also important that passengers find out about the qualifications of the bus drivers and ensure that driving and rest times are adhered to. Before boarding, the valid general inspection and safety inspection stickers on the bus should be checked. In this way, everyone involved can do their part to ensure travel safety.