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Tragic accident near Braunschweig: three dead after brutal collision!
Serious accident near Braunschweig: Three dead and two seriously injured after a collision between a BMW and a Touran on the B4.
Tragic accident near Braunschweig: three dead after brutal collision!
A tragic traffic accident shook the region around Braunschweig last weekend. There was a serious accident on the B4 in which three people lost their lives. How Picture reported that a BMW had an accident and fell from a bridge into the Mittelland Canal after colliding with a black Touran.
Both vehicles were involved in an accident involving several cars, in which five cars were involved in addition to the BMW. The driver of the BMW had previously evaded a police check and was traveling at excessive speed. The vehicle overtook several cars on the right, hit them and finally left the road. The impact on the Touran was enormous. The occupants of the Touran suffered serious injuries; one person was even critically injured.
The rescue and the consequences
The accident vehicle was only recovered in the evening because extensive measures were necessary. The crash barrier was badly bent and the entire road was covered in debris. The emergency services and fire department were on site and looked after the injured, while a rescue helicopter was available for air rescue. The B4 in the area of the Mittelland Canal and the end of the Autobahn 391 were completely closed while the accident was being recorded, and experts were called in to clarify the exact cause of the accident.
The identity of the deceased is still unclear. This incident once again sheds light on road safety. Loud ADAC Serious traffic accidents have been analyzed since 2005 in order to understand their causes and make recommendations for accident prevention. According to current data, over 85% of accidents entered into the ADAC accident database result in serious or fatal injuries. In addition to human error, such as distraction or insufficient distance, factors such as weather conditions also play a role in the frequency of accidents.
The current traffic situation in Germany
The numbers of traffic accidents in Germany show a mixture of declines and sharp increases. Approximately 2.5 million road traffic accidents occurred in 2024, with the number of personal injury accidents remaining comparable to 1955 levels. This makes it clear that despite all the progress made to make traffic safer, there is still a lot to be done. This progress aims to achieve zero road deaths by 2050 as part of the Vision Zero initiative - an ambitious target that EU transport ministers are aiming for.
The causes of accidents are varied, with common factors such as improper speed and drunk driving dominating. In 2024, 198 deaths and more than 17,000 injuries were recorded from alcohol-related accidents alone. The frightening picture is complemented by an increase in accidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters, which points to the need for increased attention from all road users. Loud Statista Cyclists are now the second most common cause of road traffic accidents.
The tragic incident near Braunschweig reminds us all to be careful. The road traffic situation is challenging and requires a concerted effort from drivers to ensure road safety.