Motorcycle accident at the Langenselbolder triangle: 61-year-old seriously injured!

Motorcycle accident at the Langenselbolder triangle: 61-year-old seriously injured!

A serious traffic accident occurred at the Langenselbolder triangle in the Main-Kinzig district. Today, August 12, 2025, at 6:45 p.m., a 61-year-old motorcyclist from Hanau was involved in an accident while changing lanes near the A45 towards the A66. The man crashed into the rear of a van while changing from the left to the right lane, as n-tv reports.

After the collision, the motorcyclist lost control of his BMW, fell and sustained serious injuries. Immediate rescue measures were initiated and a rescue helicopter took the injured man to a clinic in Frankfurt. The circumstances of the accident severely affected the traffic situation: all four lanes towards Frankfurt and two left lanes towards Gießen were closed for rescue work and the accident investigation.

Traffic obstructions and calls for witnesses

The police received several reports from other road users who witnessed the incident. The material damage has not yet been quantified. The police are also asking anyone who witnessed the accident to contact the Südosthessen police motorway station on 06181-90100. This is important in order to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident, according to Presseportal.

Traffic accidents of this type are not only a personal tragedy for those affected, but also a major challenge for traffic safety as a whole. Statistics on traffic accidents, as provided by Destatis, are crucial to take appropriate measures in legislation, traffic education and infrastructure.

Road traffic is an important issue in Germany, and every accident is a call to further improve safety on our roads. The current situation shows once again that caution and attention are essential to avoid accidents.