Accident in the Osnabrück roundabout: Police are urgently looking for witnesses!

Accident in the Osnabrück roundabout: Police are urgently looking for witnesses!

On Saturday afternoon, August 24, 2025, there was an accident in the roundabout on Fröhlkingstrasse in Osnabrück at around 5:30 p.m. Two vehicles were involved in the collision: a VW Polo and a Kia. The VW Polo had just entered the roundabout from Hollensteder Straße, while the Kia was coming from Osnabrücker Straße. When the two cars collided, the exact course of the accident is still unclear because the statements of those involved are contradictory. The police have now started an investigation and are urgently looking for witnesses, particularly the driver of an older, wine-red Mercedes-Benz who was nearby at the time in question. Further information is requested and can be forwarded to the Bersenbrück police on 05439/9690. [Image] reports that the situation surrounding the accident is tense and must be clarified promptly.

Traffic in Osnabrück seems to be a controversial topic. Last year there were over 1,200 traffic accidents, resulting in 15 fatalities and more than 300 seriously injured people. One of the main causes of these accidents is careless driving and distractions, often caused by smartphones. A study by Osnabrücker Anzeiger highlights that speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol also often lead to dangerous situations. The police are trying to ensure greater safety on the streets through increased presence and awareness campaigns.

Road safety in focus

A look at the current Traffic Accident Statistics 2024 from the Osnabrück Police Department shows that 30,874 traffic accidents were registered in 2024, a decrease of 3.4% compared to 2023 means. 91 people died, which is also a decrease when you look at the 96 deaths from the previous year. The most common causes of accidents are failure to give way and not keeping a safe distance, especially among young drivers, who are often responsible for their own accidents.

The police have announced that they will take targeted measures to further increase road safety. Prevention projects to train young drivers and specific actions for seniors are planned. These are intended to help reduce common causes of accidents such as inappropriate speed and distraction. At the same time, the importance of education and traffic education in schools and companies is emphasized in order to raise society's awareness of the issue of traffic safety.

The developments surrounding the incident in Osnabrück once again illustrate how important it is to behave cautiously in road traffic. To prevent such accidents, be sure to stay focused while driving, obey speed limits, and avoid distractions.