Zug-Crash on the Mayor-Bade-Platz: injured and high property damage!

Zug-Crash on the Mayor-Bade-Platz: injured and high property damage!

On Thursday morning at 9:15 a.m., a traffic accident occurred in the intersection of the Mayor-Bade-Platz, which caused some excitement. According to Schwerin Local , three cars and a tram on line 2 were involved in the incident. The accident took its course when a 51-year-old driver of a Mercedes transporter disregarded a red light for straight traffic.

The tram that came from right could no longer escape a collision. She crashed into the rear of the van, which was then pushed on. So it happened that the van was pushed into an 82-year-old driver, which in turn was thrown against a fourth car of a 45-year-old man. Two people suffered minor injuries in the accident: the tram driver and the 45-year-old driver, who was brought to the Helios Clinic in Schwerin. Fortunately, the other participants remained unharmed.

consequences and damage

The property damage that occurred in this accident is estimated at around 50,000 euros. To make matters worse, the Mercedes transporter and a VW Caddy were no longer ready to drive and had to be towed. Before and during the accident, there were temporary traffic disruptions around the mayor-Bade-Platz, which caused confusion among residents and passers-by.

What does statistics say about such incidents? According to Destatis , the results of the traffic accident statistics provide a solid basis for improving traffic safety. They collect comprehensive data about accidents, vehicles involved, an accident and their causes. This is particularly important to develop measures in legislation, traffic education and road construction.

traffic problems in view

The official statistics on traffic problems, which are provided by Motorfahrt-unfteamt , shows the relevant offenses among the road users. In this way, all violations that endanger traffic safety are recorded in the driving suitability register (Faer). Red light violations that have been registered 319,472 times are particularly common. The statistics offer valuable insights into the behavior at the wheel and underline the importance of security measures in road traffic.

With a view to the incidents at the Mayor-Bade-Platz, it is to be hoped that such accidents can be avoided in the future. The accident not only has immediate consequences for those involved, but also clearly shows how important responsible driving and observing the traffic rules are.