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Flixbus accident in MV: 20 injured, one life-threatening!
A Flixbus accident on the A19 in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania injured 20 travelers. Rescue workers on duty. Cause unclear.
Flixbus accident in MV: 20 injured, one life-threatening!
On the night of Friday, 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, left the road at around 2:40 a.m. and overturned. There were 55 people on the vehicle, including 53 passengers and two bus drivers, although the latter miraculously remained uninjured. However, the travelers' injuries are worrying as 20 people suffered injuries, including several seriously injured. One passenger was even trapped for two hours before rescue workers were able to free him; His condition is life-threatening, while precise information about the other injuries is not yet available.
The incident happened shortly after the Röbel junction in the direction of Berlin. The emergency services, including police, emergency services, fire brigade and rescue helicopters, were quickly on site to help the injured. The motorway in the direction of Berlin remained completely closed until at least 12 p.m. while the unharmed travelers were taken to Röbel on another bus. The exact circumstances that led to this dramatic accident are still unclear, which is why the public prosecutor's office called in experts.
Causes of accidents and road safety
A look at general road safety shows that such accidents occur again and again. According to traffic statistics, such incidents are thoroughly investigated with regard to their causes and the people involved. This serves as a basis for legislative measures, traffic education and traffic safety policy. Road traffic accident statistics record detailed information about accidents, the vehicles involved and those injured, which is extremely important for providing information about accident risks.
Today's events remind us of similar incidents, such as the serious accident involving a Flixbus in January on the A 11 in Brandenburg, in which two people died and eleven were injured. This latest accident raises questions not only about road safety, but also about the quality of vehicle technology. Reviewing safety systems and road infrastructure is essential to prevent such tragedies in the future.
The affected passengers in the current incident come from different countries, which once again underlines the international dimension of travel. The Flixbus is very popular and offers a cost-effective option for travelers. It remains to be hoped that the affected passengers will recover quickly and that such incidents will not become the norm.
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