Serious traffic accident in Braunlage: 19-year-old taken to clinic by helicopter!

Serious traffic accident in Braunlage: 19-year-old taken to clinic by helicopter!

A serious traffic accident on July 24, 2025 brought the federal highway 27 in Braunlage into focus. A 23-year-old man from Braunlage was driving a Peugeot van towards Oderhaus when a serious collision occurred. The 19-year-old motorcyclist from Geestland, who was riding a KTM in the opposite direction, entered an area with a slope and several curves and collided heavily with the car. He suffered several serious injuries on the left side of his body.

After the accident, the young man was flown in a rescue helicopter to a clinic in the southern Harz, where he urgently needed medical attention. Federal Highway 27 was completely closed from 12:30 p.m. to 4:55 p.m. due to the cleanup work and rescue efforts. Police dogs were even used to control the traffic situation.

Traffic delays and aggressive drivers

The closure not only caused significant traffic disruptions, but also a following road user was not deterred. An 89-year-old driver broke through the barrier about 150 meters from the scene of the accident and appeared unreasonable and aggressive towards the police officers. This incident escalated further when he suddenly backed up, almost injuring one of the officers.

The incident sheds light on the dangers of road traffic, especially in curved and sloping areas. Through a comprehensive analysis and recording of traffic accidents resulting from the statistical data of Destatis, it becomes clear that such accidents are of utmost importance for traffic safety and require measures in legislation and infrastructure.

Similar accidents in other regions

The B27 was not only the scene of a serious accident in Braunlage. Further south, near Schömberg in the Zollernalb district, there was a head-on collision between a car and a 7.5-ton truck on Wednesday afternoon. A 62-year-old driver was seriously injured, while the truck driver escaped with minor injuries. Such incidents are not uncommon and highlight the need to be extra careful on the roads.

The emergency services on site, including the German Red Cross and the volunteer fire department, reacted quickly. The fire department had to open the driver's door of the car with a spreader to gain access to the injured driver, who was also flown to a hospital in a rescue helicopter. The total damage was estimated at around 25,000 euros.

These events are a clear indication of how crucial it is to improve road safety and point out possible sources of danger. The road traffic accident statistics not only serve as a source of information, but also contribute to the significant further development of transport policy.