Flixbus accident in MV: 20 injured, A19 closed for hours!

Flixbus accident in MV: 20 injured, A19 closed for hours!

Röbel, Deutschland - A serious traffic accident shaked the A19 in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on Friday night. A Flixbus, who was traveling from Copenhagen to Vienna, tipped shortly after half past two and came to lie in the ditch. There were a total of 54 passengers and two bus drivers on board the vehicle that tipped over at 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 deployment of rescue workers, the fire brigade and the police who came with a helicopter to provide the injured and free the seriously injured person. Puls24 reports that the highway was initially completely closed after the accident.

The rescue measures took many hours. Uninacified travelers were brought to Röbel in another bus. The incident once again puts the dangers of road traffic and the associated risks in the foreground. According to NDR, the A19 remains closed even after the rescue work has been completed and the rescue of the bus, which shows how complex operations can be. The police have started the investigation into the cause of the accident, which is currently still unclear - a fact that can often lead to longer traffic disruptions.

traffic safety and accident statistics

accidents like this underline the need to deal more intensively with traffic safety. The statistics of the Federal Statistical Office serve to collect reliable, comprehensive and current data on the traffic safety situation. This also includes information about the causes of accidents that are of great importance. It is crucial to recognize structures of the accident to take preventive steps that can avoid future tragedies.

The seriousness of the accident on the A19 also brings the question of general traffic safety back to the table. The bus accident is not only a memory for all travelers, but also a wake -up call to improve the street infrastructure and safety precautions.