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Gas attack in Karlsruhe: Driver injured – police investigate!
In Karlsruhe there was a gas attack between drivers; Two injured after argument on Tuesday evening, police are investigating.
Gas attack in Karlsruhe: Driver injured – police investigate!
A disturbing incident occurred on the evening of August 12, 2025 on Kriegsstrasse in Karlsruhe. Two men, 23 and 34 years old, got into a heated argument triggered by the younger driver's driving style. During the argument, the 34-year-old approached the other person's vehicle at a traffic light near Hirschstrasse to clarify the situation. But a shocking incident occurred: the 23-year-old used irritant gas and fled. Loud ka-news Police were able to arrest the suspect nearby a short time later.
The 34-year-old and his wife were injured by the gas. While the man suffered respiratory and eye irritation and had to be hospitalized, his wife also complained of discomfort. Both received medical treatment at the scene, but the situation highlights the increase in violent incidents in traffic. The police have started an investigation into grievous bodily harm and are currently examining the evidence. How long the investigation will take is still unclear, but further action will be taken in the near future.
Gas attacks: A growing problem
Such incidents are not isolated events. Aggression occurs again and again in public spaces, and it is also clear in other cities that violence is an urgent problem. A recent example from Saxony shows that the use of irritant gas is not uncommon on long-distance buses. There, a 53-year-old passenger sprayed irritant gas after an argument with the bus driver. Five other passengers complained of eye and respiratory irritation, which also brought the police to the scene. The bus driver had to stop on the shoulder and the suspect was able to escape, but was later caught in a field. Here, too, it turned out that the man was under the influence of drugs. The A13 motorway was closed from 12:40 to 1:30 p.m. during the investigation in order to treat the injured and allow a rescue helicopter to land.
Statistics and increasing violence
A look at the current figures on violent crime in Germany shows that although violent crimes make up less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, they still have a strong influence on the public's sense of security. Loud Statista There was an increase to around 217,000 registered violent crimes in 2024, the highest number since 2007. The majority of these crimes are committed by young people - a third of the suspects were under 21 years old at the time of the crime.
These rising numbers are often associated with increasing economic uncertainty and social stress. The Corona measures have also left lasting psychological effects on society, which are reflected in an increase in violence and aggression. A recent survey showed that 94% of Germans see violence and aggression against people in politics, the police and emergency services as a serious problem.
The incidents in Karlsruhe and Saxony are alarming indications that society continues to be confronted with the consequences of violence and aggression - be it on the streets or in local public transport. The police will continue to be required to take greater action against this form of crime in the future.