Flixbus accident in MV: 20 injured, one fights for survival!

Flixbus accident in MV: 20 injured, one fights for survival!

In the early morning hours of July 4, 2025, a serious accident occurred with a Flixbus on Autobahn 19 in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The bus, which was on the way from Copenhagen to Vienna, got off the road at the Röbel junction at around 2:40 a.m. and overturned. There were 55 people on board, including 53 travelers and two bus drivers who were luckily unharmed. However, the location of the occupants is dramatic: 20 people suffered injuries, one of whom was classified as life -threatening after this passenger over was trapped for two hours before it could be freed. As the evening newspaper , no precise information on the severity of the further injuries has so far been available.

The motorway towards Berlin was completely closed after the accident, while emergency services and fire brigade were deployed. A rescue helicopter was also alerted. Officials from the Dummerstorf, Linstow and Plau am See motorway area were called to the scene of the accident, and the public prosecutor has already switched on a DEKRA expert to clarify the exact course. So far, the reason for the agreement from the road is unclear how the

incidents at Flixbus: A worrying trend?

This accident attracts attention, especially since it is not the first serious incident in Flixbus history. Two people died in an accident on the A 11 in January and in spring 2024 another serious accident occurred on the A 9 near Leipzig, in which four people died. In addition, there were 2023 fatal Flixbus accidents in Italy and Austria. Such figures raise questions about the safety of the Flixbusse, which apparently are always involved in accidents despite the advanced security features such as an electronic stability program and emergency braking. Statistically speaking, flixbuses are more secure than many think. According to deinbus , buses made only 0.3% of the road dead in 2022. In the inspections, 78.6% of the buses fell without defects, which shows a certain progress in the area of ​​security. Nevertheless, the tragic incident again challenges the discussion about security in bus traffic.

where does this incident lead?

The serious accident not only started the travelers concerned, but also the entire industry. How are Flixbus' security protocols checked? Like we all, the passengers have to take responsibility, seat belts and to follow the security instructions. Children in particular should be secured in suitable seats. In the coming days it remains to be seen which measures Flixbus will take to prevent similar incidents.

The fact that travel by bus is a popular and often inexpensive option is undisputed. But today's painful accident reminds you to always be vigilant and take security requirements seriously. The thoughts are among the injured and their families while we are waiting for more information.