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Shock in bus accident on A19: 31 injured while traveling between Copenhagen and Vienna!
A bus accident on the A19 in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania injured more than 30 people. Investigations against the driver are ongoing.
Shock in bus accident on A19: 31 injured while traveling between Copenhagen and Vienna!
A heavy one Bus accident occurred on the night of Friday, July 11, 2025, on Autobahn 19 near Röbel in the Mecklenburg Lake District. A double-decker bus traveling from Copenhagen to Vienna left the road and overturned. Among the 56 people who were in the vehicle, more than 30 people were injured, including 25 with minor injuries and 6 with more serious injuries.
The police officers who immediately rushed to the scene of the accident immediately determined the cause of the accident and carried out a thorough examination of the bus. An expert from Dekra was called in to check the driving and break times. This information is stored in a black box so that a precise analysis of what is happening is possible. The total damage is estimated at around 500,000 euros. The investigation against the driver is ongoing on suspicion of negligent bodily harm and thus follows the usual procedures for accidents with injuries.
Return of luggage
After the police investigation was completed, the Flixbus company got the bus back. In cooperation with the police, the passengers' luggage was examined and smaller pieces of luggage and personal items were returned to the injured. The larger pieces of luggage had already been removed the previous week, which made it even easier for the passengers to continue their journey.
A total of 54 passengers and 2 drivers were traveling on the bus. The incident also raises questions about safety on bus transport because how statistics As road accidents show, road accidents are a common and tragic occurrence. The results of such accidents are not only important for those affected themselves, but also serve as a basis for a broader transport policy that incentivizes safer transport methods.
It is hoped that the ongoing investigation and the data collected will help prevent future accidents of this type. Safety measures and preventive measures can and should be strengthened to ensure safety on our roads.