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Shock in Norderstedt: Bus accident injures eight schoolchildren!
On July 10, 2025, there was a bus accident in Norderstedt in which several students were injured. Investigations are ongoing.
Shock in Norderstedt: Bus accident injures eight schoolchildren!
A traffic accident in Norderstedt is making headlines today. On July 10, 2025, at around 11:52 a.m., a bus driven by a 30-year-old driver hit a parked Opel van and braked abruptly. Several passengers on the bus, including a second-grade class, fell to the ground and injured themselves. How RTL Nord According to reports, the bus driver himself was uninjured, but the consequences of the incident are dramatic.
In total there were around 30 people on the bus, including eight children aged 8. Nine injured people were taken to hospital as a precaution, some of whom may have suffered whiplash, as Norderstedt police operations manager Tim Schäpsmeier explained. The injured were initially visibly shocked, but medical care was quickly initiated. The bus itself only suffered minor damage, mainly to the wing mirror.
Police investigations are ongoing
In this matter, the police have initiated an investigation against the driver for negligent bodily harm. Initial assessments indicate that a suspected driving error by the bus driver was responsible for the accident. According to the authorities, it is of great importance to clarify the exact circumstances and ensure safety on public transport.
In order to give the affected passengers an alternative return journey, the transport company has provided a replacement bus. This is particularly important as some of the children had to be released into the care of their parents following the incident. The Rathausallee in Norderstedt was closed between 12:35 p.m. and around 1:00 p.m. while the emergency services were deployed.
The context: accidents involving children
Today's events shine a spotlight on the safety of children on the roads. In 2022, around 25,800 children under 15 were injured in traffic accidents, a decrease of 8% compared to 2019. Nevertheless, the situation remains worrying as children on the way to school are often affected, especially on weekdays between 7 and 8 a.m. How destatis.de As it turns out, in 2022, on average, a child was involved in a traffic accident every 20 minutes.
Attention to the safety of the youngest road users remains essential, and events such as today's accident in Norderstedt highlight the importance of preventive measures and raising awareness in road traffic.