Fast-paced chase on the A30: Stolen coach stopped!

Fast-paced chase on the A30: Stolen coach stopped!

An exciting and worrying event shocked the region around Greven in North Rhine-Westphalia today, July 11, 2025. A hijacked coach that was stolen in Ludwigsburg (Baden-Württemberg) this morning was finally stopped by police after a chase that lasted more than an hour.

The bus's journey began in Greven in the afternoon when an alert road user alerted the police. She had observed the unsafe driving of the bus, which drove in serpentine lines and repeatedly ignored red lights. At this point it is worth mentioning that the 21-year-old driver from Möglingen in Baden-Württemberg apparently paid no attention to the traffic rules. Excessive speed and driving in the opposite direction also led to several collisions with other vehicles during the pursuit, as well as new damage to road infrastructure and traffic signs.

The chase

Police immediately began pursuing the vehicle after the stolen car was identified. The hunt spanned several federal roads and motorways, including the A1 towards Bremen and the A30 towards Amsterdam. On one occasion, the police even fired at the bus's tires to stop its rapid progress, causing at least one tire to burst into flames.

The chase finally ended shortly after the Ibbenbüren-West motorway entrance, where the bus stopped, badly damaged. The driver was arrested late in the afternoon around 6:20 p.m. Fortunately, no bystanders were injured in this chaotic incident, and the driver only suffered minor injuries.

Background and investigations

The investigation into the background to this awe-inspiring act is ongoing, and the driver's motive remains unclear. Police will release more information on this in the coming days, while the amount of damage caused is also still being determined.

A look at the general crime situation in Germany shows that crime fell by 1.7% in 2024 compared to the previous year - a trend that, however, does not cover all areas. Incidents like today's car chase raise questions about how safe citizens can actually feel in their everyday lives. Police crime statistics highlight that crimes that affect people's sense of security in particular have increased. This is also reflected in the annual reports on home break-ins and other crimes, which are covered in the media in many places.

The arrest of the male driver is sure to mark an interesting twist in reporting on crime in the area. As the facts show, despite a decline in overall crime in Germany, concrete threats to public safety still exist. And as the example of today's chase shows, every day can be marked by unexpected incidents.

Stay tuned for more details on this exciting story and the ongoing investigation soon daily news and MS Current. In addition, current statistics from Statista shed light on the general development of crime in Germany.