Alarm on the A19: Flixbus accident with 30 injuries, all out of danger!

Alarm on the A19: Flixbus accident with 30 injuries, all out of danger!

A serious bus accident on Autobahn 19 in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania caused a sensation early Friday morning. A Flixbus, which was on the way from Copenhagen to Vienna with 54 passengers, came off the road at around 2:40 a.m. and overturned. Fortunately, in contrast to a tragic incident in January, in which two lives were lost, there was no death. Nevertheless, over 30 people were injured, but their condition proved to be stable, such as Tagesspiegel

reactions and auxiliary measures

After the emergency services were on site, the injured were brought to surrounding hospitals, while the intact passengers were transported to Röbel by bus. Flixbus organized a replacement bus to support the onward journey. The damage caused by the accident is estimated at around 500,000 euros.

Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig expressed her sympathy on the platform X and assured quick help for the affected passengers. Fortunately, accidents in long-distance bus traffic have become rare in recent years, as reported to BR . The coaches are generally considered safe transportation, but security measures are important to avoid such incidents.

safety standards in bus traffic

The TÜV notes that coaches have an average defect rate of 11.7%, which is respectable, compared to 17.9% for cars. However, it cannot be denied that in such situations always has to be expected with unexpected dangers. Measures to increase the security of bus trips include secure behavior of the bus drivers and passengers, suitable planning of the travel companies and a regular review of the vehicles.

The drivers of the crashed bus had many years of experience and the last break of the bus was at 1:45 a.m. Notes on information on compliance with the statutory steering and rest periods are essential for bus companies. The passengers themselves also have responsibility by paying attention to the safety precautions and checking whether the bus has passed the necessary exams.

The Autobahn 19 had to be closed for several hours due to the accident, but was released again in the early afternoon. The incidents of this and similar kind throw a light on the need for fundamental security checks in coach traffic.