Tractor accident in Deißlingen: driver seriously injured - road closed!

Tractor accident in Deißlingen: driver seriously injured - road closed!

It's happened again: A serious accident with a tractor attracts the attention of Cologne's citizens. Today, October 2, 2025, the district road between Deißlingen and Dauchingen is closed until further notice. The reason? A tractor crashed into a tree, with the driver suffering serious injuries and having to be taken to a clinic by emergency services NRWZ reported.

A first aider from Deißlingen was there and looked after the injured person until the fire department arrived. This not only had to redirect traffic, but also pump out hydraulic oil that was leaking from the tractor. The impact caused one of the tractor's front wheels to break from its anchorage. The police have ordered the closure of the district road between the Deißlingen exit and the turnoff to Mittelhardt, and traffic can avoid the accident site via the B27. The exact cause of the accident is still unclear and is being investigated by the police.

Celebrations and Dangers: Another Incident

On the same evening, another incident occurred with a tractor, this time at the Geislingen Galgenkreuz. A group of about 25 young adults were celebrating Father's Day on a converted tractor trailer when a 21-year-old man fell from the front tail lift and was dragged several meters. The young man became responsive, but was flown to a clinic by helicopter, while the DRK and the fire department were concerned about the safety of the other party guests Swabian newspaper reported.

Particularly frightening: the tractor driver was drunk at the time of the accident and therefore lost his driving license immediately. A blood sample was taken from him while the tractor and trailer were seized. The dangerous combination of partying and driving an agricultural vehicle always leads to accidents.

Urban context: tractors in traffic

As can be seen from an analysis of the insurer's accident research UDV As a result, accidents involving agricultural tractors (LZM) are rare, but often lead to serious injuries or even deaths. The fact that the fatality rate in such accidents is 56 times higher than in car accidents is food for thought. So it's not just the number of accidents, but also their severity that makes road traffic with tractors so dangerous. Horrifying findings: Almost two thirds of accidents occur outside built-up areas, while numerous accident-related risks could be addressed in advance through technical innovations such as driver assistance systems.

Meanwhile, it remains to be seen how the police and fire departments will deal with the current incidents and what measures will be taken to improve road safety for tractors. What remains is the haunting reminder: safety comes first, even when celebrating in the country.