Two tram accidents in Schwerin: High property damage without injuries!

Two tram accidents in Schwerin: High property damage without injuries!

last night two accidents with trams occurred in Schwerin, which the city and its traffic infrastructure came into view. According to a report by Ostsee Zeitung, the incidents passed on Tuesday evening, the first around 7:40 p.m. in the old town and the second around two hours later, specifically at 10:10 p.m. Both accidents left a total damage of over 10,000 euros, but luckily there were no injuries.

In the first accident, which occurred at the intersection of Geschwister-Scholl-Straße and Goethestrasse, an 83-year-old driver disregarded the right of way of the tram. The damage amounts to around 4,000 euros, while the driver was unharmed.

The second incident and its consequences

The second accident took place on Lübecker Strasse on the Obotritrite ring. An 23-year-old driver of an Audi A8 tried to classify himself in front of the approaching tram, but also disregarded the right of way. Despite the emergency braking of the 55-year-old tram leader, the collision could not be prevented, which led to additional damage of 6,000 euros. Fortunately, it stayed with property damage.

The two incidents reflect a major problem in German road traffic. In 2024, around 2.5 million traffic accidents were registered in Germany, as Statista reports. Although the numbers are slightly declining compared to earlier years, the challenges remain. The most common causes of accidents are insufficient distance, non -adapted speed and drive under the influence of alcohol.

traffic safety in focus

The goal "Vision Zero", which aims not to record any road deads by 2050, is an ambitious undertaking for the EU's transport minister. The decline in traffic fatalities in Germany from 19.193 in 1970 to 2,770 in 2024 shows progress, but the downward trend has slowed down since early 2010. In the EU, the number of traffic fatalities in 2024 is 44 per million inhabitants, in Germany at 33.

The demands for better infrastructure and an increased awareness of road users are more pressing than ever. Almost 25% of the known traffic accidents result from turning, bending or crossing situations. In this context, ADAC accident research has analyzed serious traffic accidents since 2005 in order to give sensible recommendations for accident prevention and reduction of consequential damage. The results of over 40,000 missions of the ADAC air rescue help to better understand frequent accident scenarios.

The latest events in Schwerin are another wake -up call to be aware of the responsibility in road traffic. In order to avoid accidents, we not only need technological advances, but also responsible behavior of road users. The challenge is clear: a safe and responsible traffic design must be a top priority for all of us.