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70-year-old seriously injured in solo accident – firefighters needed!
A 70-year-old woman was seriously injured in a solo accident in Minden-Lübbecke. Focus on traffic safety and causes of accidents.
70-year-old seriously injured in solo accident – firefighters needed!
A dramatic traffic accident report reaches us from the Osnabrück area: A 70-year-old woman had an accident on July 11, 2025 at around 7:10 p.m. on the street “Alter Postweg” when her Opel left the road for reasons that are still unclear. According to initial information, the hello24 The vehicle drove through a ditch and then collided with the ditch overpass on a farm driveway. The impact was so violent that the car was thrown back onto the road and then lay on its side on a boulder.
The fire department quickly provided first aid and rescued the injured from the badly damaged vehicle. After initial medical treatment on site, she was immediately taken to Damme Hospital in an ambulance. The car was no longer drivable after the accident and had to be towed away.
Review of traffic accidents
- Überhöhte Geschwindigkeit: 1.933 Unfälle
- Missachtung der Vorfahrt: 2.047 Unfälle
- Zu geringer Abstand: 3.617 Unfälle
The situation is particularly worrying among young drivers aged between 18 and 24, of whom 55% of accidents were caused by excessive speed. But seniors aged 65 and over are also severely affected; 81% of fatal accidents in this age group were themselves to blame for their accident. Failure to yield right of way is the main cause here, as the data shows. In 2024, 30 of the 37 deceased seniors were identified as causing accidents.
Prevention measures and future outlook
The police in Lower Saxony have already taken measures to reduce traffic accidents. These include workshops and road safety days that are specifically aimed at risk groups. A new focus is also being placed on the protection of children. At upcoming action days, such as the one planned on June 3, 2025 as part of the “sicher.mobil.leben” initiative, further simple but effective strategies to improve road safety will be presented.
In conclusion, road safety is a key concern for everyone. The comprehensive statistics of the Destatis illustrate how important reliable data is in order to develop targeted measures to prevent accidents. The responsibility lies not only with the authorities, but also with each individual road user. Take care of yourself and others! Together we can help increase safety on our roads.