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Shocking accident in Coburg: 13-year-old fights for life after collision
A 13-year-old cyclist in Coburg injured after ignoring a red light and being hit by a car.
Shocking accident in Coburg: 13-year-old fights for life after collision
A tragic accident occurred yesterday in Coburg when a 13-year-old cyclist and a 53-year-old driver collided. The teenager crossed a street and ignored a red light. This had serious consequences: he was hit by the car and thrown from the bike, leaving him in critical condition. Loud South German newspaper The boy had to be taken to the hospital in Bayreuth by rescue helicopter.
The first responders on scene provided valuable support by caring for the boy until emergency services arrived. While the driver suffered shock, he was otherwise uninjured. An expert was commissioned by the public prosecutor's office to clarify the exact course of the accident.
Criticism of traffic safety
Such incidents shine a bright light on road safety in our cities. In Germany, the number of accidents is falling overall, but the dangers that arise, particularly for cyclists and pedestrians, remain worrying. Loud Destatis Road accidents are a common cause of serious injuries, necessitating policies to improve road safety.
Cyclists in particular, who are often protected by traffic lights and traffic signs, must pay attention to their own safety. A common problem is road users ignoring traffic lights, either due to carelessness or because they are in a hurry. It is important to remember that red lights are not just a recommendation, but a clear rule that every road user should follow in order not to endanger their lives and those of others. Information about traffic law and associated rights is available at ARAG.
The current situation in Coburg is another impetus to think about the perception of road safety in our region. It is up to all of us to take responsibility and avoid dangerous situations on the road.