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Flixbus accident near Pomellen: driver collides with control tent!
Traffic accident with a Flixbus on June 21, 2025 in Pasewalk: two dead, several injured, causes and safety aspects in focus.
Flixbus accident near Pomellen: driver collides with control tent!
A serious traffic accident involving a Flixbus occurred on June 21, 2025 at around 7:30 p.m. at the federal police checkpoint on Autobahn 11, at the Pomellen border crossing. Loud news.de The federal police informed the Pasewalk police headquarters about the incident. During the collision, the bus - a 52-year-old Ukrainian driver was at the wheel - parked backwards and hit the control tent on the side. The first damage was estimated at around 200 euros in minor paint damage to the Flixbus.
The situation worsened when the bus collided with concrete blocks while pulling out of a parking space, causing further damage estimated at €5,000. Fortunately, the control tent remained undamaged and the bus was still ready to drive. But the federal police opened two traffic accident reports against the driver because he parked backwards instead of forwarding as required.
A gloomy taillight in the accident statistics
Just a few hours earlier, on the same day, another Flixbus accident in northern Brandenburg was classified as dramatic, tragically leaving two people dead and several others injured. This incident occurred on Highway 11 when winter road conditions were a factor. The bus was completely on its side and a large number of rescue workers were deployed to treat the injured rp-online.de. In addition, a truck in front was involved in the accident and was parked across the road. The bus was on the way to Szczecin and had 13 passengers and the driver on board.
Both accidents shine a bright light on the safety situation in bus transport. Loud deinbus.de Buses account for only 0.3 percent of road fatalities, underscoring their overall safety. Nevertheless, statistics show that fatal accidents can occur even on seemingly safe bus journeys.
With a high level of security in mind
Flixbus relies on advanced safety features such as an electronic stability program and an emergency brake assistant. Checks also show that 78.6 percent of the buses are running without any defects. It is important that not only drivers are well trained, but that passengers also wear seat belts and adhere to safety protocols.
Despite the negative incidents, Flixbus remains a fairly safe means of transport. Continuous efforts to improve safety standards have resulted in a reduction in the number of serious deficiencies. However, these tragic events remind us of the explosive nature of road traffic and the responsibility that both drivers and passengers bear.