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Fatal train accident: investigations after collision in Bremen!
After a fatal train accident in Bremen, trains between Bremen and Bremerhaven are running as scheduled again. Learn more.
Fatal train accident: investigations after collision in Bremen!
Tragic news from Bremen overshadowed the beginning of the week: On Tuesday, August 29, 2025, there was a devastating accident at a level crossing in the Burglesum district, in which a 19-year-old driver lost his life. He collided with a regional train around 7:25 a.m. According to initial information Borkener Zeitung, around 150 passengers continued on the train uninjured. The young man's car was dragged for several hundred meters before the train came to a stop.
The accident occurred at a gated railway crossing, which raises questions about the condition of the barriers. [NDR]. This person was responsible for closing the barrier and it is being checked whether it was open at the time of the accident. The barrier guard suffered shock after the incident and required medical attention.
Traffic disruptions and restoration
As a result of the accident, the route between Bremen-Burg and Bremen-Oslebshausen was closed for several hours. Shuttle buses between Bremen-Burg and Bremen main station have been discontinued. However, from Thursday morning, August 30th, trains between Bremen and Bremerhaven will be running as scheduled again. The regional express trains on the RE8 and RE9 lines from Hanover and Osnabrück have been running regularly to Bremerhaven-Lehe since the morning, as Borkener Zeitung reports.
However, the situation surrounding the accident raises larger questions about safety at level crossings. According to Statista, deaths from rail accidents in Europe are worryingly high. In the years 2021 to 2023, numerous incidents were documented that make it clear that such tragedies are not isolated cases Statista.
In summary, despite the tragic circumstances, train services are now running as planned again. The authorities are continuing to examine the investigations against the barrier guard and questions about the functioning of the safety devices. Society hopes for clear answers and measures to prevent future accidents.