Serious accident in Freystadt: Two cars collide, several injured!
Two serious traffic accidents in Freystadt, Upper Palatinate, on September 20th, 2025: several injured and extensive police investigations.

Serious accident in Freystadt: Two cars collide, several injured!
A serious traffic accident caused a stir last Sunday in Freystadt, Upper Palatinate. There was a collision between a VW Golf and a Seat Cupra on state highway 2237, in which a total of three people were seriously injured. Initial reports from nn.de speak of an unexpected, dramatic incident when the older driver of the VW Golf (82) overlooked an approaching Seat while turning.
The Toyota sedan, in which a 44-year-old driver and a 41-year-old passenger were traveling, were thrown off the road by the force of the impact. The Neumarkt police station, which was informed at 4:15 p.m., immediately initiated measures. According to tag24.de, the Seat driver had to be freed from the wrecked car, while the VW driver and his passenger (81) also suffered serious injuries.
Rescue measures and consequences
A large contingent of rescue workers and two rescue helicopters were deployed to bring the injured to nearby clinics as quickly as possible. The severity of the injuries and the exact number of people involved were not initially specified. The investigation into the cause of the accident is already underway after the VW car made a fatal misjudgment when turning.
The material damage to the vehicles is estimated at around 35,000 euros. State road 2237 had to be closed for the duration of the rescue measures and the accident investigation. Local authorities are appealing to road users to exercise increased vigilance, especially at intersections, to avoid similar incidents.
A look at the accident statistics
Unfortunately, such tragic accidents are not uncommon. According to destatis.de, there are movements in traffic statistics that make it clear that safety measures in road traffic are still an important issue. The incidents make it clear how quickly situations can escalate if the necessary attention is not paid.
We are following the developments surrounding this accident and hope for a speedy recovery for all those affected. Stay careful in traffic and take care of yourself and others!