Shock on the B 51: Truck accident with stones thrown causes chaos!
On June 17, 2025, two truck accidents occurred on the B 51 in Cochem-Zell. Witnesses wanted!

Shock on the B 51: Truck accident with stones thrown causes chaos!
An incident on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 caused a stir on the B 51 near the Taben-Rodt exit. Loud Rhine newspaper A dangerous incident occurred between 2:15 and 2:25 p.m. when a stone fell from the back of a red/white/gray truck with a WND license plate onto the windshield of a van that was driving from Serrig towards Mettlach. The truck continued its journey without paying any attention to the damage caused.
These types of incidents highlight the need to improve road safety. After all, the statistics show Destatis, that such accidents occur frequently and provide essential information for transport policy and education. The survey of the causes and consequences of accidents not only serves to raise awareness, but also to improve the infrastructure and vehicle technology.
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The Saarburg fire department was on site with ten emergency services to help with the clean-up work, while the road maintenance department was also called to clean the road. Currently, drivers can only navigate past the accident scene in one lane. However, the B 51 was reopened to traffic around 2 p.m.
Overall, it is clear that traffic safety on the streets of Cologne and the surrounding area remains an explosive issue. It is crucial that both drivers and authorities remain vigilant to prevent further accidents. Witnesses to the incident with the van and truck are asked to contact the Saarburg police station. The contact details are as follows:
- Adresse: Brückenstraße 105, 4439 Saarburg
- Telefon: 06581/9155-0
- E-Mail: pisaarburg@polizei.rlp
Stay safe and pay attention to traffic signals - only together can we make our region's roads safer!