Serious accident on B96 near Kleinkoschen: Four injured, child in helicopter!

Serious accident on B96 near Kleinkoschen: Four injured, child in helicopter!

On the evening of July 8, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on the B96 federal highway near Kleinkoschen in which two cars collided. Shortly before 6 p.m., the vehicles collided, injuring a total of four people, including a child. While first responders were tending to the injured, emergency services arrived. The injured child was flown to hospital in Dresden in a rescue helicopter, while three adults were taken to surrounding hospitals. The exact cause of the accident is still unclear, and the B96 was closed in the affected area for a long time, causing traffic to build up.

Kleinkoschen, located in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district, not only witnessed a dramatic incident, but was also at the center of mobility problems. The federal highway B96 is considered an important traffic artery in this region, as stau.info reports. It has four lanes with roadways separated by guardrails and is often confronted with a high volume of traffic. Safety and traffic measures are therefore of utmost importance.

Frequent incidents on the B96

Curiously, this incident is not isolated. On October 18, 2024, the B96 federal highway near Nassenheide attracted attention: a VW Golf collided with a VW Crafter, which resulted in serious injuries to several people. The accident happened when the 85-year-old driver of the VW Golf turned left at a gas station and ignored the right of way of an oncoming van. Both occupants of the Golf were seriously injured and also had to be flown to hospital in rescue helicopters. The injured were treated by fire and rescue services who were on site.

The incidents on the region's roads highlight the safety situation in traffic. In addition to the accidents, there are repeated reports of unreasonable behavior by drivers who ignore closed roads or do not pay attention to the emergency lane. This not only leads to dangerous situations, but also makes it more difficult for emergency services to intervene.

The reaction to the incidents

The responsible authorities are aware of the problem. In the accident in Kleinkoschen, an expert was called in to clarify the exact circumstances. The B96 remained completely closed throughout the rescue and clean-up work, which posed additional challenges for the law enforcement officers. In the past, several reports of traffic jams and dangers on the B96 had led to road users being warned in advance, as reported by [maz-online.de]. Show stau.info.

Overall, it remains to be hoped that clarification of the accidents and compliance with traffic rules can lead to an improvement in the situation on the B96. For residents and traveling road users, this is an essential prerequisite for greater safety and fewer disruptions on the roads.