Regional train hits car in Pisselberg: driver seriously injured!
On October 27th, 2025, a serious accident occurred at an unbarred level crossing in Lüchow-Dannenberg when a regional train hit a car.

Regional train hits car in Pisselberg: driver seriously injured!
A tragic incident occurred today in Pisselberg, Lüchow-Dannenberg district. At around 12:15 p.m. there was a terrible accident between a regional train and a Peugeot at an unguarded level crossing. Loud AZ Online the regional train hit the car, which had apparently stopped on the tracks. As a result, the vehicle was catapulted into a ditch with such force.
The 40-year-old driver of the Peugeot sustained serious injuries in the impact and was immediately taken to a hospital. Nothing is known about her exact health status at the moment. The railcar driver was shocked, while all passengers on the regional train were fortunately uninjured. Railway emergency managers were quickly on site to assess the situation and provide support.
Consequences and measures
As a result of the accident, the railway line and the level crossing were temporarily completely closed. A replacement rail service was set up to take passengers to their destination. Perhaps a small relief for those affected, who were not directly involved in the accident. Investigations into the exact nature of the accident are already underway to find out how this serious collision could have occurred.
There had already been a fatal accident at the same level crossing in December 2023. This once again sheds light on the need for measures to increase security at unrestricted crossings. It is clear that there is a need for action to avoid such tragic consequences in the future.
The material damage caused by this traffic accident amounts to over 60,000 euros - a sum that seems almost insignificant considering the circumstances. The ongoing investigations and the course of the accident that need to be clarified are now of utmost importance so that such incidents do not happen again.
Some health aspects also play a role in connection with serious accidents. For example, injuries leading to acute kidney failure can be categorized. In terms of medical coding, the ICD-10 code N17.9 is important, which stands for “Acute renal failure, unspecified.” This information is helpful for healthcare professionals to accurately document the severity of injuries and respond appropriately ICD list.
We hope for a speedy recovery for the injured driver and will continue to monitor developments surrounding this incident. It remains to be hoped that such tragic events will soon be a thing of the past.