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Terrible accident on B82: Three injured and chaos on the road!
On July 3, 2025, there was an accident on the B82 in Langelsheim with three injuries following a driving error by a Danish driver.
Terrible accident on B82: Three injured and chaos on the road!
What is currently happening on the streets in the Harz? Another traffic accident on federal highway 82 is making headlines. On July 3, 2025 at 9:05 a.m., an incident occurred in Langelsheim that brought the safety of traffic management in the region into focus. Loud regionalheute.de A Danish driver stopped his Volvo illegally. A following driver of a VW Polo noticed this too late and collided with the stationary vehicle.
The impact threw both cars into the left lane and came to a stop there. The Volvo suffered significant damage: the left rear wheel was torn out and the rear was dented. The VW Polo was also badly affected, its right front wheel was torn out and the front was badly damaged. The total amount of damage is estimated at around 35,000 euros. Fortunately, the driver of the VW Polo and two occupants of the Volvo were only slightly injured.
Serious accidents – a sad result
In the broader context, this event draws attention to a serious problem. It wasn't until December 2023 that a tragic accident occurred near Goslar in which three people lost their lives. A driver ignored an overtaking ban and collided head-on with an oncoming car, which cost the lives of the two occupants of the overtaking vehicle and the occupant of the other car. n-tv.de reported that a third car was also involved, with the driver of the third car only receiving minor injuries. Such tragic incidents highlight the need for greater attention and caution on the roads.
Federal Highway 82, on which both the most recent and past accidents occurred, has proven to be dangerous. During recovery work following the current accident, the road was completely closed, resulting in some motorists, including caravan trailers, making unauthorized U-turns to escape the traffic jam. This significantly increases the risk of further accidents.
The importance of road safety statistics
To better understand such incidents and prevent future accidents, accurate road safety statistics are essential. The Statistics from the Federal Statistical Office provides comprehensive data on road safety and covers, among other things, the causes of accidents, types of accidents and those involved. This information forms the basis for measures in legislation, traffic education and road construction to improve the protection of all road users.
The current events on Federal Highway 82 remind us how important it is to take road safety seriously. Consideration, careful driving and observance of traffic rules are crucial to protecting lives and preventing accidents.