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Serious accident in Kulmbach: B85 completely closed after collision!
On October 29, 2025, there was an accident between two cars on the B85 in Kulmbach, which caused the road to be completely closed.
Serious accident in Kulmbach: B85 completely closed after collision!
A serious traffic accident caused a lot of excitement in the city of Kulmbach this afternoon. At around 5:08 p.m. two cars collided in the intersection of Saalfelder Straße (B85) and Ziegelhüttener Straße. Both drivers were injured, with one of them being seriously injured. A large number of local emergency services, including the fire department, rescue service and police, are present at the scene of the accident and are trying to calm the situation and treat the injured as quickly as possible. Due to the accident, the B85 remains completely closed in the city area, which leads to significant traffic disruptions, as Frankenpost reported.
Traffic accidents are a serious issue in Germany. According to current statistics, there were around 2.5 million road traffic accidents in Germany in 2024. Although this is a decrease compared to the previous year, developments still show that the number of accidents with property damage is increasing. In contrast, the number of accidents resulting in personal injuries remains at a stable level, which was last reached in 1955. In 2024 there were 2,770 traffic deaths - a significant decrease compared to the more than 19,000 deaths in 1970. However, the challenge remains to further reduce the number of accidents, as Statista documents.
Road safety in focus
The high number of traffic accidents shows how important the issue of traffic safety is. After all, Germany has set itself the “Vision Zero” goal, according to which there should be no more traffic deaths by 2050. Achieving this goal requires a comprehensive approach that includes both infrastructural measures and increased awareness among road users. In particular, it is human factors such as inattention and recklessness that remain highly problematic.
According to statistics, the most common causes of accidents are insufficient distance, improper speed and driving under the influence of alcohol. A disturbing fact is that 40% of alcohol-related accidents in 2024 resulted in personal injuries, with 198 deaths and 17,776 injuries. In addition, accidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters are increasing, with around 26,057 e-bike riders being injured or killed in 2024.
A look into the future: NFL Draft 2025
While the news from Kulmbach attracts much-needed attention, one should not forget that events in other areas also make headlines. The 2025 NFL Draft recently took place at Lambeau Field and the Titletown District in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Tennessee Titans took the first overall pick and selected Cam Ward, a quarterback from the Miami Hurricanes. A total of 257 choices were available in seven rounds. For the first time in the history of the joint draft, all teams retained their original first-round selection rights, resulting in some exciting trades, as Wikipedia documents.
The diversity of colleges is also reflected in the selection options: Ohio State led with 14 picks, followed by Georgia with 13 and Texas with 12 selections. In addition to the sporting possibilities, the draft also shows the dynamics and the teams' plans for the coming season.