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Vandalism in Bad Bergzabern: Historic street lamp smashed!
Historic lanterns damaged in Bad Bergzabern: Police are asking for information from witnesses about several incidents between August and September 2025.
Vandalism in Bad Bergzabern: Historic street lamp smashed!
In Bad Bergzabern, an incident between August 29th and September 1st, 2025 caused a stir: a historic street lamp was damaged when a dark convertible crashed into it on Weinstrasse, near the HEM gas station. However, the perpetrator ran away without caring about the damage caused, which amounts to around 2000 euros Palatinate Express reported. The Bad Bergzabern police are urgently appealing for witness information about this incident.
An additional incident in Bad Bergzabern increases concerns about traffic safety: a cast-iron street lamp was also hit and broken on Königstrasse between Friday evening and Saturday morning. The police suspect that a truck was shunting. In this case too, the perpetrator continued his journey without caring about the damage caused, which also amounts to around 2000 euros Rhine Palatinate reported.
The Importance of Historic Streetlights
Historic street lamps are not only pretty sources of light, but also part of the cultural heritage of many cities. The development of street lighting has changed since the 1870s, when arc lamps first appeared. With the invention of the carbon filament and tungsten light bulb, urban lighting flourished, as the website says hahnlichtberlin.de explained. Today, many of these historic lanterns are electrically operated, but have managed to retain their charming appearance, which greatly enriches urban design, especially in historic districts.
The cast iron pole lights and elegant candelabra make up for the often sparse modern lighting and create a warm atmosphere in the streets. Unfortunately, such historical light sources are often particularly vulnerable to damage caused by inattentive drivers or vandalism. The incident in Bad Bergzabern reminds us urgently how important it is to be considerate in road traffic.
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The Bad Bergzabern police are accepting tips on 06343-9334-0 or by email at pibadbergzabern@polizei.rlp.de. These incidents are also part of a larger problem: traffic accidents occur again and again, which not only cause damage to property, but also dangerous situations for pedestrians and other road users. The public is urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious observations.
We hope that those responsible can be held accountable and wish the affected residents quick solutions to the damage they have suffered. Bad Bergzabern, a city with a living history, deserves to treat its heritage with care.