Two serious traffic accidents: Marly and Guin in shock!

Two serious traffic accidents: Marly and Guin in shock!

On July 7, 2025, two remarkable traffic accidents occurred in Friborg, Switzerland, which involved both pedestrians and several drivers. These incidents once again underline the importance of traffic safety on the streets of Switzerland.

The first accident occurred in Marly around 11:30 a.m. A 74-year-old driver collided with an 83-year-old pedestrian who was about to cross the zebra crossing. The senior citizen was injured in this collision and had to be taken to the hospital for medical treatment. Due to the necessary measures, the Route de la Gruyère was closed for about two hours. The police are now investigating the exact causes of the accident, reports Le Matin .

accident in Guin

In the early afternoon of the same day, another accident occurred in Guin. Three drivers were involved here: a 23-year-old, a 66-year-old and a 19-year-old. The younger driver apparently got on the opposite lane, which led to a collision with the 66-year-old driver who was traveling in the opposite direction. As a result, the 23-year-old's vehicle crashed into the 19-year-old's car. Both cars landed in an adjacent field while the 66-year-old's vehicle blocked the street. Fortunately, everyone involved was able to independently claim medical controls, which means that no further injuries were reported. The road was closed for about 3.5 hours, while the police were also examining the cause of the accident here, so Le Matin .

traffic safety in focus

The current events also skill light on traffic safety in Switzerland. According to Statista , Switzerland in 2021 was one of the safest countries for street users. Nevertheless, in 2022 there were around 22,100 incorrect people in road traffic, which represents an increase compared to previous years. The fact that excessive speed and alcohol also led to serious injuries or even deaths in other cases is particularly alarming.

The safest roads are an important goal, and the authorities are continuously working on reducing the number of traffic accidents. Based on the data on traffic accidents that are anonymized and located, you can react specifically to the focal points. This data comes from the Mistra Vugis application used by the police to document accidents, such as opendata.swiss unveiled.

The latest accidents in Marly and Guin are a sobering example of the fact that every time we enter the street, caution is required. It remains to be hoped that the investigation will bring clarity quickly and that such incidents can be prevented as possible in the future.