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Tragic bus accident in Braunschweig: 66-year-old dies after fall!
In Braunschweig, a 66-year-old woman fell on a bus and died in hospital from her serious injuries. Police are looking for witnesses.
Tragic bus accident in Braunschweig: 66-year-old dies after fall!
The life of a 66-year-old woman in Braunschweig, who died after an accident on a public bus, took a tragic turn. How NDR According to reports, the unfortunate incident occurred last Saturday when the bus driver slammed on the brakes because a car door was open. The woman, who had already stood up, fell through the bus and hit her head on the back wall of the driver's cab.
After the fall, the lady was immediately taken to hospital. Unfortunately, she suffered injuries so severe that she eventually succumbed to her injuries. However, the circumstances of the accident are unclear because the bus driver and the car driver gave different information about what happened. The police are asking witnesses to come forward. Information can be given by calling (0531) 4 76 39 35.
Traffic accidents are increasing
Before this tragic incident, current figures and statistics from the traffic accident statistics of Destatis stated that traffic accidents continue to be a serious problem in Germany. The aim of these statistics is to obtain reliable and nationwide comparable data in order to promote measures in legislation, traffic education, road construction and vehicle technology. Local traffic policy is shaped by such data, which shows how important traffic safety is.
In Germany, the number of accidents has reached a critical point, which requires decisions in infrastructure policy. It is all the more important that these accidents are recorded in order to enable risk comparisons across transport sectors and to take targeted preventative measures.
Figures on traffic accidents in Europe
A look beyond the borders shows that traffic is not only a huge issue in Germany. According to a report by the EU Parliament Thousands of people in the EU die in traffic accidents every year. Between 2010 and 2020, the number of road deaths in Europe fell by 36 percent. Nevertheless, the security situation remains worrying. It turns out that the majority of traffic fatalities are men and that the age group of 65 years and older accounts for a constantly increasing proportion of traffic fatalities.
However, there is also a positive development in the discussion about road safety: the pandemic-related decline in traffic led to fewer accidents in some cases, and 18 EU member states kept the death toll at a record low. But the numbers remain alarming and it is essential that both authorities and citizens become aware of the dangers of road traffic.
This tragic story in Braunschweig shows once again how important it is to always behave consciously in traffic and pay attention to the conditions. Every road user has a responsibility to ensure safety on our roads.