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Dangerous intersection: SPD calls for immediate safety measures in Erp!
Erftstadt: SPD calls for traffic safety measures at the B265/L33 intersection after several accidents and injuries.
Dangerous intersection: SPD calls for immediate safety measures in Erp!
The intersection between the B265 and the L33 at the exit from Erp is the focus of political discussions in Erftstadt. In early July there was an accident there in which three people were slightly injured. This is not the first incident at this location, as there were three other accidents in the first two months of the year that resulted in both minor and serious injuries. The SPD Erftstadt is now urgently calling for measures to improve traffic safety at the intersection in order to prevent anything worse from happening. Councilwoman Barbara Klein is convinced that one should not wait for a more serious accident before taking action. Your application in May to review possible security measures shows that there is a need for action. According to ksta.de, the SPD expects quick, concrete steps from the city and the district.
The district traffic authority considers the intersection to be clear and has not classified it as an accident hotspot. Nevertheless, from a legal perspective, the city was unable to initiate its own actions, which is why a dialogue with the district was initiated. The administration has assured that it will seek discussions with the district. A report on possible solutions will be discussed at one of the next committee meetings.
New accidents shock residents
Prior to this most recent incident, there was another traffic accident at the same intersection on September 11, 2024, in which a car and a van collided. Fortunately, both drivers only suffered minor injuries, but suggestions of negligence while turning suggest that the dangers at this intersection should not be underestimated. The fire department's operations manager, Christian Faxel, reported that the intersection was closed until 11:30 p.m. to record the accident and transport the injured to the hospital. According to rheinische-anzeigenblaetter.de, the recurring incidents at this point are a serious concern for residents and politicians.
Traffic accidents as a challenge for society as a whole
The recurring accidents at the B265 and L33 intersection are part of a larger problem that can be observed nationwide. According to Destatis, comprehensive, differentiated and current data on the road safety situation are needed in order to develop effective measures in legislation as well as in road construction and traffic education. The statistics show how different accidents are in terms of the vehicles and people involved and the causes of the accident. Such data is of great importance for state transport policy and should also influence the discussion about the intersection in Erp.
Overall, it is to be hoped that the political actors in Erftstadt will quickly find suitable solutions to increase safety at this critical intersection and prevent future accidents.