Rad loader chaos on the B 252: drivers under the influence of alcohol!

Rad loader chaos on the B 252: drivers under the influence of alcohol!

On Ascension Day, May 30, 2025, a bizarre incident occurred in Northern Hesse with a wheel loader that damaged several cars. According to op-online.de drove a young man, under the influence of alcohol B 252 from Ernsthausen towards Bottendorf. The wheel loader, which came from a construction company's Schredderplatz, was on the wrong lane and collided with oncoming vehicles.

This dangerous driving style meant that at least three cars were damaged, including two cars that landed in the ditch. The wheel loader continued its chaotic drive, damaged further vehicles and a guardrail before the trip ended after about five kilometers at a forest pond where the wheel loader threatened to fall into the water.

emergency services and injured

The driver was injured in the incident and had to be taken to the hospital. The police, fire brigade and emergency services were quickly on hand to cope with the incident, while the federal road was temporarily closed. According to the police, the wheel loader was recovered with a winch in the evening. The police are currently investigating and announced no further information on the backgrounds or the total damage. Rumors about possible deaths during the chaotic journey were refuted by the authorities.

This is not the first incident of this kind, because nationwide there are always traffic offenses that sometimes have serious consequences for those involved and uninvolved. According to destatis.de , traffic accidents are a serious problem with which the authorities in Germany are also confronted.

traffic accident statistics in Europe

The phenomenon of complete accidents throws a larger shadow on the European traffic landscape. An analysis of Europarl.europa.eu Traffic accidents lose their lives or be seriously injured. Between 2010 and 2020, however, the number of road traffic fats in Europe fell by 36 percent. In 2019 there were a total of 22,800 traffic fatalities, while in 2020 there was a reduction of 4,000 victims.

The preliminary figures indicate a record low in 18 EU member states, which is sometimes interpreted as a result of the pandeme-related declines in traffic. Despite these positive tendencies, the behavior of road users, especially in terms of alcoholized trips, remains an important problem.

The events of the Ascension Day in North Hesse illustrate the need for a responsible handling of vehicles and the dangers that emerge from alcoholic drivers. The incident that occurred on this day could rekindle an important discussion about traffic safety.

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