Big traffic accident in Greifswald: Mercedes Sprinter collides with bus!

Big traffic accident in Greifswald: Mercedes Sprinter collides with bus!

this morning, on July 10, 2025, there was a traffic accident in Greifswald, which luckily went out without injuries. At 6:40 a.m., a Mercedes Sprinter, controlled by a 67-year-old German driver, collided with a regular bus. The incident occurred on Wolgaster Straße, a route that was actually accessible in both directions as part of construction work at the time of the accident, although the Käthe-Kollwitz-Straße is otherwise considered a one-way street. According to News.de wanted to make room for a left-wing car and drove before to pay attention to one of the left-hand buses that was directed by a 44-year-old German driver towards Eldena.

come to speak on the course of the accident, it shows how quickly things can go in such moments. The disregard of the courtyard rule led to a collision between the two vehicles. One could say "a happy ending", because everything remained intact at the occupants of the bus and van. However, the property damage was estimated at around 40,000 euros. The van was no longer ready to drive after the impact and had to be towed, reported Presseportal .

insight into the traffic safety situation

Such incidents raise questions about traffic safety in our cities. The statistics of the Destatis provide valuable insights by providing comprehensive and current data on traffic accidents. These statistics are essential for the development of measures in legislation and traffic education. The aim is to recognize structures and dependencies between the accident -determining factors and thus increase the security on our streets.