Traffic accident in Delmenhorst: Pedestrian injured by public bus

Traffic accident in Delmenhorst: Pedestrian injured by public bus

On Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, a traffic accident occurred in Delmenhorst around 5:00 p.m., which made the local population sit up and take notice. A 56-year-old bus driver was driving a public bus along Kreuzweg and, when turning onto Platanenstrasse, overlooked a 66-year-old pedestrian who was currently on the pedestrian crossing. According to news.de, the pedestrian suffered minor head injuries and had to be taken to hospital for medical treatment. Fortunately, no property damage was caused, which should bring some relief to the bus driver.

The officers from the Delmenhorst police station were able to draw a precise picture of the accident on Tuesday morning at 10:40 a.m. The incident has sparked discussion in the community, particularly because accidents involving pedestrians can often have tragic consequences. The importance of careful driving and observance of traffic rules is repeatedly pointed out. These incidents show once again how important it is to be careful, especially at pedestrian crossings.

Statistical backgrounds

Destatis The traffic safety statistics aim to gain a comprehensive overview of the accident situation in Germany. It is important to carefully analyze the accident victims, the causes of the accident and the vehicles involved. This can help develop measures in legislation and traffic education to prevent future accidents.

If you look at the current traffic situation, it becomes clear that kitchen psychology is often in demand here: Each of us has stood on the road ourselves and shown that it is beneficial for everyone involved in road traffic to be attentive. With regard to prevention, such tragic incidents and their background can help to develop better security concepts.

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