Handball chaos in Kreuztal: Team bus is firmly after draw!

Handball chaos in Kreuztal: Team bus is firmly after draw!

After an exciting away game of the HSG Nordhorn-Lingen handball team against TuS Ferndorf, the return trip for the players ended in an unexpected complication. The game, which took place on April 29, 2025, ended with a draw of 31:31. After the game, the HSG Nordhorn-Lingen team bus got into difficulties in Kreuztal, NRW. The 66-year-old bus driver entered the Nordhorn destination in his navigation system and followed the route that led him across the steep street "Steiler Weg". This decision turned out to be fatal because the road is not suitable for large buses and the bus put on and got stuck with the rear.

In order to avoid greater damage to the bus, the driver immediately called the police. This then secured the danger site while a towing service was called to support. Since the bus could not drive back or forth, the bus driver first tried to free the vehicle, but this failed. Finally, the towing and salvage company was commissioned to raise the bus. This process included placing wooden beams under the rear tires to restore the mobility of the vehicle.

the mountain campaign and the journey home

After about three hours, the bus was finally able to drive again shortly before 2 a.m. While the rescue work was underway, the handball players decided to call a large taxi to drive home independently. The police accepted a complaint for property damage, but fortunately nobody was injured. The bus driver, who kept in Kreuztal for the first time, plans to choose another route next time to avoid similar situations.

The incidents around the team bus throw a light on the challenges that teams can meet at away games. The navigation system, which played a crucial role in this case, led the bus through tight and difficult roads, which led to the incident. According to police officers from Siegen-Wittgenstein, the “Steiler Weg” road is not accessible for longer buses.

handball and data analysis

In order to maximize sporting success, many handball teams rely on data analyzes. The analysis of play statistics provided by providers such as sports cycling and kinexon plays an important role in scouting and squad planning. Services based on advanced statistics offer coaches and official valuable insights and help with strategic preparation for upcoming games. This data is not only important for teams, but also for journalists to support reporting, as the Handballytics platform emphasizes.

Overall, the incident with the HSG Nordhorn-Lingen team bus shows how quickly a pleasant return trip can turn into unexpected difficulties after a gripping game. Nevertheless, the sporting community remains in its pursuit of success, both on the field and away from it.