Car in the Lower Sea: accident or deliberate act?

Car in the Lower Sea: accident or deliberate act?

In the night of Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the calm at the Lower Sea in Kyritz, district of Ostprignitz-Ruppin, suddenly disturbed. An angler who was on the water watched a car rolled into the cool water and immediately alerted the rescue workers. Shortly before midnight, the fire brigade and the police arrived at the scene of the accident, where the vehicle sponge near a bridge, how [maz-online.de] (https://www.maz-online.de/lokales/ostprignitz-ruppin/feuerwehr Einze-am-untersee-in-kyritz-versinkt-im-wasser-Anlicht--XG4QQRSOMBD5JE4AY3PXCJERFY.HTML) reports.

The first fireman did not hesitate and jumped into the water to look for possible occupants of the vehicle. After an in -depth examination, however, the all -clear could quickly be given: there were no people in the car, which was confirmed after the vehicle was rescued. The owner of the vehicle, a 57-year-old, was initially unavailable together with her husband. It remains unclear whether it was an accident or an intentional act. The police have now launched an investigation into the escape of the accident because three other people on the lake had not noticed the incident.

vehicle recovery and environmental aspects

The fire brigade acted prospectably and secured the vehicle with a leash to prevent slipping, while the environment with flashlights and technical equipment was searched. Fortunately, there were no environmentally harmful liquids, so that the Lower Sea, also known as Bantikower See, remained intact. The greatest depth of the water is at least 20 meters.

The criminal police have taken over the investigation and will clarify the more precise circumstances of the incident. Since traffic accidents such as this are decisive for further traffic safety, as can be seen in the statistical survey of the Federal Statistical Office, one hopes for meaningful results that not only serve to clarify the incident, but also support future measures in legislation and traffic education can.

The rescue of the vehicle is planned for the course of the day, and the emergency services remain attentive until all safety precautions are taken. It remains to be seen whether the owner of the vehicle classifies this incident as an accident or a mishap.