Bus accident on Rügen: teacher and two students slightly injured!

Bus accident on Rügen: teacher and two students slightly injured!

A coach accident caused a stir on the picturesque island of Rügen today. Around 60 students who were traveling with their teacher from Brandenburg had an unpleasant experience after an incident in which a 75-year-old driver possibly disregarded the right of way. Loud RND A total of four people, including the teacher and two students, were slightly injured. The driver also escaped with a minor injury.

The material damage from the accident is estimated at around 15,000 euros. The exact course of events remains unclear, but it is known that the coach was able to continue its journey home around midday while the slightly injured students remained on the bus. The teacher initially received medical care in Bergen.

Another accident near Brandenburg

This incident is one of a series of bus accidents that have recently made headlines in Germany. A particularly serious accident occurred on Friday night in Brandenburg, where a coach with 42 passengers was involved in a collision with a truck. 30 people were injured and the truck driver had to be flown by helicopter to a Berlin hospital. Reported regarding this accident Mercury that the truck had previously collided with an oncoming car and moved into the oncoming lane.

The occupants of the coach, many of them Germans and Poles on the way from Stettin to Hamburg, were also pleased that the vehicle suffered considerable damage - the driver's cab of the truck was half torn off by the impact, while the bus was badly damaged.

Safety in long-distance bus transport

The incidents shed light on the security situation in long-distance bus transport. Coaches are considered a safe means of transport, but how BR.de reported, only 16 deaths were counted in bus accidents in 2023, while 1,183 people lost their lives in car accidents. Although accidents involving coaches are rare, they can be dangerous, especially if the bus ends up on its side.

Safety measures are therefore also very important in bus transport. The German Road Safety Council recommends checking the bus driver's qualifications before starting the journey and ensuring that statutory driving and rest times are adhered to. The responsibility for putting on the seat belt lies with each passenger. Additional safety precautions such as instruction from the bus driver could also minimize the risk of injuries.

In summary, despite the joy of traveling by bus, especially in the case of school trips, mindfulness and safety should also be a top priority to avoid accidents. We wish today's affected students and teachers a speedy recovery!