Alcoholized and seriously injured: cyclists have an accident in Karlsburg

Alcoholized and seriously injured: cyclists have an accident in Karlsburg

Status: 07.08.2024 07:51 a.m.

tragic incident in Karlsburg: alcoholized cyclists are seriously injured

On the evening of last Tuesday, a serious accident occurred in Karlsburg, Landkreis Vorpommern-Greifswald, which made the local community excited. A cyclist got under a railcar from the Usedom bathing railway and contracted considerable injuries.

circumstances of the accident

According to the initial information from the police, it is believed that the 59-year-old man got into the stumbling center while driving on his bike and then fell into the track bed at the platform. Despite the rapid reaction of the rail operator, who could not slow down the train in time, this unfortunate incident occurred.

severity of injuries and medical care

The cyclist was severely alcoholic at the time of the accident, as the Federal Police investigations showed. He had a blood alcohol value of 3.03 per thousand and was flown to the hospital in Greifswald with a thigh fracture and further bruises with a helicopter. The medical care was complex because the man had to be treated intensive medicine. Despite these dramatic circumstances, the 59-year-old was lucky enough to be responsive, which increases his chances of full recovery.

reactions of the authorities and the public

The Federal Police started the investigation because the incident had a dangerous intervention in rail traffic. It is interesting that the approximately 80 passengers remained unharmed on the train. The reaction of the train staff was prompt; They were replaced after the incident to ensure the safety of the travelers and to defuse the situation.

social effects and prevention needs

This incident raises questions about the security in public space and the influence of alcohol on the behavior of road users. Alcohol abuse not only has fatal consequences for the people concerned, but also affects life in an uninvolved manner. The local community should be sensitized to raise awareness of the risks of alcohol in road traffic and to promote preventive measures

FAZIT

The accident in Karlsburg is a tragic example of the potential dangers associated with the consumption of alcohol. The authorities have the responsibility to clarify in the context of their investigations how such incidents can be prevented in the future. At the same time, it is up to society to learn from these incidents and to ensure safe traffic jams.

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NDR 1 Radio MV | News from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 07.08.2024 | 8:00 a.m.

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