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Flixbus accident in MV: 20 injured, A19 closed for hours!
A Flixbus from Copenhagen to Vienna overturned in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, leaving 23 injured - rescue measures are underway.
Flixbus accident in MV: 20 injured, A19 closed for hours!
A serious traffic accident rocked the A19 in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on Friday night. A Flixbus traveling from Copenhagen to Vienna overturned shortly after half past two and came to rest in a ditch. A total of 54 passengers and two bus drivers were on board the vehicle that overturned near Röbel. The injured include 23 people, including one who was seriously injured and trapped for two hours. These dramatic scenes led to a large-scale operation by rescue workers, fire brigade and police, who arrived in a helicopter to treat the injured and free the seriously injured person. [Puls24].
The rescue efforts lasted many hours. Uninjured travelers were taken to Röbel in another bus. The incident once again highlights the dangers of road traffic and the associated risks. According to NDR, the A19 remains closed for investigations and the recovery of the bus even after the rescue work has been completed, which shows how complex such operations can be. The police have started investigating the cause of the accident, which is currently still unclear - a circumstance that can often lead to lengthy traffic delays.
Road safety and accident statistics
Accidents like this underline the need to pay more attention to road safety. The Statistics of the Federal Statistical Office serve to collect reliable, comprehensive and current data on the road safety situation. This also includes information about the causes of accidents, which is of great importance for legislative measures and traffic education programs. It is crucial to recognize the structure of the accident in order to take preventative steps that can avoid future tragedies.
The severity of the accident on the A19 also brings the question of general road safety back to the table. The bus accident is not only a reminder for all travelers, but also a wake-up call to improve road infrastructure and safety measures.