VW Polo sunk in the Kyritzer Untersee - police investigated!

VW Polo sunk in the Kyritzer Untersee - police investigated!

Kyritz, Deutschland - On Tuesday evening, July 15, 2025, the Kyritzer Untersee became the scene of a bizarre incident, which not only kept the residents but also the police in suspense. At around 11:30 p.m., an attentive angler watched a silver Volkswagen Polo rolled into the water. Although the dim light was severely restricted the view, the angler was able to inform the authorities in good time and thus prevent worse things.

The alarm bells heralded immediately for the police, who quickly arrived at the scene of the accident. There they met three people, the information that nothing to do with the incident. At first it remained unclear how the vehicle got into the Lower Sea. The city military leader, Frank Meyer, suspected that the car must have got into the water with the rear. The rescuers ensured that the car was recovered by a towing service at around 3:30 a.m.; After all, the roof of the car protruded from the water. Fortunately, there were no people in the vehicle when it was examined by the rescue workers.

environmental protection measures and further investigations

The fire brigade was also strongly integrated and ensured that an oil barrier was designed to protect the water from potential fuel and oil pollution. Investigations by the criminal police are currently underway to clarify the background of the incident. It remains to be seen whether additional information will come to light that illuminate how this winding adventure could come.

The Volkswagen Polo: Popular, but not without weaknesses

The Volkswagen Polo is a popular small car, estimated for its solid processing quality and efficient engines. However, there are also some dark sides related to this model. According to Motorzest.net , buyers are often faced with higher prices than for many competitors, such as the Ford Fiesta or the Toyota Yaris. In addition, the polo's fuel efficiency can be classified as less.

Especially in the newer models from 2015 to 2021, DSG transmission problems are widespread, which can lead to expensive repairs. The control chain tensioner also often shows weaknesses, while reliability is questioned in certain cases. Regardless of whether it is the trunk or the infotainment options, the Polo has to master its own challenges.

safety aspects of the VW Polo

On the other hand, the polo scores in the area of security. The car has won the ADAC full 5 stars and offers a variety of standard security features, including belt technologies and an automatic emergency brake assistant. Overall, occupant protection is rated as good as far as both adults and children are concerned. Nevertheless, the security assistants are particularly expandable in comparison to the competition.

The events around the polo sunk in the Lower Sea have not only sparked the interest of the public, but also rekindled the debate about the reliability and security of this popular model. In a city in which one holds together, it remains to be hoped that the investigation will soon bring clarity.