Serious accident on B4: rescue workers in large-scale operation on the canal!
Serious accident on the B4 in Braunschweig on October 25th, 2025: full closure, emergency services on duty, several injured.

Serious accident on B4: rescue workers in large-scale operation on the canal!
A serious accident caused a stir on Federal Highway 4 in Braunschweig today, October 25, 2025. The accident site is in the area of the Mittelland Canal and the end of Autobahn 391, which means the B4 is completely closed. Emergency services, fire brigade and a rescue helicopter are on site to deal with the situation and provide care to anyone who may be injured.
The reports from Black Forest messenger and Allgäu newspaper confirm that the fire brigade is even on duty with a boat on the Mittelland Canal to help secure the scene of the accident. Images from the scene of the accident show a badly damaged black car, most of whose roof has been torn off, a clear sign of the force of the impact. Initially, the police and fire department did not release any further information about what happened or about possible injuries.
Rescue operation and traffic situation
The operation is apparently complex, as the closure of the B4 also has an impact on traffic flow in the entire region. Emergency services rushed to help, but drivers must expect delays and diversions. The current traffic situation may also be put under additional strain by the extensive cordon and the many emergency services on site.
In Germany, traffic accidents continue to be a significant challenge. How Destatis reports, comprehensive data on traffic safety is important for deriving legislative measures as well as for traffic education and road construction. The statistics are crucial to gain a better understanding of the causes and consequences of accidents and therefore prevent future accidents.
The exact reasons behind the accident are not yet clear. It remains to be seen what further information the police and fire departments will release in the coming hours. The responsible authorities will certainly do everything in their power to minimize such incidents in the future and to ensure road safety.