Drunk driver rams train pylons - route temporarily closed!

Drunk driver rams train pylons - route temporarily closed!

Late on Sunday evening, August 11, 2025, there was a traffic accident in Peine district caused a stir. A 49-year-old driver lost control of her vehicle around 10:15 p.m. and left the road at the railway crossing between Woltorf and Vechelde-Sierße.

During the unsuccessful trip, the woman first damaged a traffic light before crashing into a overhead power line pole. Luckily she was uninjured, but her VW was totaled. An alcohol test revealed a result of 1.16 per mille, which is well above the permitted limit. A blood sample was subsequently taken from the woman and her driver's license was confiscated.

Railway closure due to damage

The collision with the overhead line mast had serious consequences for rail traffic in the region. Due to damage to the overhead line, the railway line had to be temporarily closed. How long the repair work will take initially remained unclear. The police have started an investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident.

Alcohol-related traffic accidents are a well-known problem that has been observed in Germany for years. According to a current analysis by the Federal Statistical Office, whose data goes back to 1995, such incidents also occur again and again in the region. The data is available on Statista and highlights the need for measures to reduce this type of accident.

This latest episode once again makes it clear how important it is to use alcohol responsibly, even on the road. While the woman in this case got off lightly, such incidents can have far-reaching consequences, not only for those affected, but also for the general public.

Police investigations will determine whether further legal action will be taken against the driver. But one thing is certain: tragic accidents like this should wake us all up and remind us that responsible driving is a top priority.