Serious accident on B111: Two rescue helicopters in action!

Serious accident on B111: Two rescue helicopters in action!

A serious traffic accident closed the B111 near Wolgast in both directions today, October 4, 2025. The accident occurred in the morning and, according to initial reports, involved several vehicles, including at least four cars. Tragically, one person died in this incident, while several others, including two children, sustained serious injuries. However, the exact severity of the injuries is still unclear at this point, this also reports Baltic Sea newspaper.

The emergency services arrived quickly on site and were able to free several people from vehicles that were lying in the ditch. Two rescue helicopters, several ambulances and emergency medical vehicles were requested to provide support. Fire brigade teams from Wolgast, Hohendorf, Zinnowitz and Ückeritz provide valuable help on site. The police have started investigating the cause of the accident, which is currently unclear. The police department is currently reporting that the diversion routes are also very busy.

Traffic jams and detours

The complete closure of the B111 is causing significant traffic disruptions, particularly on the access roads to the popular island of Usedom. Residents and road users are urged to avoid the area as much as possible to avoid further traffic jams. The recommended diversion leads via Gützkow, Wolgast, Groß Ernsthof, Rubenow, Pritzwald, Lodmannshagen and Jägerhof, like NDR reported.

Appropriate statistics are of great importance for traffic forecasts and accident prevention. The traffic accident statistics, which collect comprehensive data on traffic accidents in Germany, are an important basis for government measures in traffic safety and infrastructure planning. These statistics provide information about the causes of accidents, those injured and the vehicles affected. Even if the exact course of the accident at Wolgast is still being determined, such safety measures do not rule out the possibility of preventing similar incidents in the future Destatis summarized.