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Serious traffic accident in the Diepholz district: 82-year-old injured!
Three drivers, including an 82-year-old, were seriously injured in a traffic accident in Bremerhaven. Cause of accident: brake failure.
Serious traffic accident in the Diepholz district: 82-year-old injured!
A serious traffic accident in the Diepholz district injured three people on Thursday afternoon, including an 82-year-old woman who was seriously injured. How North24 reports, the elderly driver was forced to slow down due to traffic delays when she reported her car's brakes failed. In an attempt to avoid a collision, she hit the curb and ended up colliding with two oncoming vehicles - a 36-year-old driver and a 77-year-old female driver.
The result of this accident was that the road had to be temporarily completely closed. While the other two drivers were only slightly injured, the 82-year-old suffered serious injuries and required medical attention on site.
Traffic accident statistics
An increasingly important goal of the EU transport ministers is “Vision Zero”, i.e. no traffic deaths by 2050. In Germany, the number of traffic deaths has fallen from 19,193 in 1970 to 2,770 in 2024. Nevertheless, the downward trend has been slowing since the early 2010s, which is a cause for concern.
Causes of traffic accidents
The most common causes of traffic accidents with personal injuries are insufficient distance, inadequate speed and driving under the influence of alcohol. In 2024, 40% of personal injury accidents occurred due to alcohol, resulting in 198 deaths and 17,776 injuries. In addition, there were also 298 accidents caused by fog and 2,412 wildlife accidents that were registered in Germany in the same year.
However, it is less and less just the classic car journey that causes accidents - the number of accidents with e-bikes and e-scooters is also increasing. Just in 2024, 26,057 e-bike riders were injured or killed, which shows that non-motorized road users are also often involved in accidents.
Reliable and up-to-date data is of great importance for traffic safety. This describes it Destatis that road traffic accident statistics not only create a basis for legislation and traffic education, but also contribute to improving the infrastructure. The aim is to disclose the structure of accidents and to take measures to avoid accidents.
In this context, it remains important to raise awareness among road users and take effective measures to increase safety on the roads. A good hand in both personal responsibility in traffic and in infrastructure planning could help to further reduce the numbers and bring the dream of an accident-free future closer.