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Truck races across Rostock's market square without braking - driver has a seizure!
A truck drove uncontrollably through the market square in Rostock and the driver suffered a seizure. Luckily there were no injuries.
Truck races across Rostock's market square without braking - driver has a seizure!
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, a surprising incident occurred in the Rostock district of Reutershagen, which ended lightly for everyone involved. A truck drove uncontrollably through the market square after the driver apparently suffered a seizure. Fortunately, there were no injured passers-by and the incident attracted a huge contingent of police and emergency responders who were quickly on the scene. Loud NDR The driver was responsive after the incident and was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
In a dramatic scenario, the truck came out of Ulrich-von-Hutten-Straße, ran over several bollards and a grass verge before first colliding in a turning loop with a parked bus, which was empty at the time. The bus driver, who was not in the vehicle, and another transit employee on the bus were uninjured. Only the lack of a market, which was not taking place at the time of the incident, was able to prevent a major tragedy, a police spokeswoman reported. The material damage is estimated at at least 180,000 euros, which underlines the magnitude of the accident South Germans.
The extent of the chaos
The truck drove over a planted island, damaging a tree and bushes, before coming to a stop at a lamppost. Witnesses report that the driver had a seizure shortly before the incident, which ultimately led to the loss of control of the vehicle. This raises important questions about the driving safety and medical suitability of truck drivers, particularly given the ever-increasing demands of road traffic.
The importance of regular medical checks for drivers is also emphasized by experts at BG Verkehr. A recently discussed report submitted at 22nd VOD Transport Expert Day was presented, deals with the need to avoid accidents involving commercial vehicles and to ensure that truck drivers are fit to drive. It is recommended that regular medical examinations be carried out to protect drivers and other road users.
The incident in Rostock is another strong reminder of the importance of paying attention to the safety and health of drivers. Given the dangers that an uncontrolled truck poses to general road traffic, it remains to be seen what measures will be taken in the future to prevent such incidents.