Serious accident on Evinger Straße: man trapped, lots of onlookers!
A serious traffic accident in Dortmund on June 14, 2025 injured four people. The driver was trapped and seriously injured. Onlookers filmed the operation.

Serious accident on Evinger Straße: man trapped, lots of onlookers!
A serious traffic accident caused a stir on Evinger Straße in Dortmund on June 14, 2025. At around 7 p.m. there was a serious incident in which a man was trapped in his car. The dramatic scenes attracted numerous onlookers who did not hesitate to take photos and videos of the injured people and thus disrupt the work of the rescue workers. This led to the police having to take action against the onlookers Ruhr News reported.
A total of four people were injured in the accident. While the seriously injured driver was trapped in his vehicle and had to be freed using technical equipment, the three other slightly injured people were able to get out of the car on their own. The seriously injured driver was immediately taken to a hospital as his condition appeared to be serious. The fire and rescue services were on site with up to 40 emergency services to help as quickly as possible and the entire operation ended around 8:15 p.m. Due to the accident, Evinger Straße was completely closed and a replacement rail service was set up, as was the City News reports.
Cause of accident and current situation
The exact cause of the accident is still unclear and investigations are still ongoing. Unfortunately, such incidents are not uncommon and current statistics show a general trend in road traffic that is cause for concern. The Traffic accident statistics shows that the reasons for accidents are often varied, from driving errors to difficult road conditions and inattentive drivers. It is therefore repeatedly emphasized how important education and traffic education are in order to avoid such tragic events.
The collection and evaluation of accident statistics are crucial in order to improve road safety and develop possible legislative measures. The focus must be on improving road infrastructure and raising awareness among road users. Otherwise, the risk of further serious accidents is all too high.
The tragedy that occurred on Evinger Straße not only raises questions about the circumstances of the accident, but also puts the focus on safety in urban traffic. Stay safe and alert on the road!