Serious traffic accident in Paderborn: Two injured on Bielefelder Straße

Serious traffic accident in Paderborn: Two injured on Bielefelder Straße

Yesterday evening, August 13, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on Bielefelder Straße in Paderborn, which required the intervention of the fire brigade and rescue service. According to tixio.de, there was a collision between two vehicles at around 7:15 p.m., in which a 23-year-old driver of a Citroen was seriously injured. The young woman was trapped in her vehicle and had to be freed using hydraulic rescue equipment.

The accident took place near Salvatorstrasse and meant that Bielefelder Strasse had to be completely closed during emergency operations. The Paderborn fire brigade, consisting of full-time staff from the North Guard and the Sande fire engine, was on site to secure the accident site and remove any leaking operating materials. Repairing the damage was the responsibility of the emergency services, who also ensured fire protection.

The injured and medical care

Both people involved in the accident, the 23-year-old driver and her 47-year-old opponent, had to be treated for their injuries. The rescue service took both of them to hospitals in Paderborn, where they received medical care. According to presseportal.de, the fire department was also responsible for supporting the police in traffic safety.

In total, the operation lasted around 90 minutes, with two ambulances and an emergency medical vehicle being deployed. The cause of the accident is currently being investigated by the relevant authorities. Traffic accident statistics from destatis.de serve as a basis for measures to improve traffic safety. They contain detailed information about the conditions under which accidents occur and help to develop the necessary measures in legislation, traffic education and infrastructure.

Overall, this incident shows once again how important preventative measures in road traffic are in order to avoid such tragic accidents. It remains to be hoped that all those injured will recover quickly and that traffic in Paderborn can flow safely again quickly.