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Coach accident on A2: 26 injured and damage worth millions!
A serious accident on the A2 near Burg: A Ukrainian coach collides with a truck. 26 injured, extensive damage.
Coach accident on A2: 26 injured and damage worth millions!
A serious accident occurred this morning on the A2 motorway between Burg-Ost and Theeßen when a coach with a Ukrainian license plate hit a truck around 6:30 a.m. Loud MDR Fortunately, all 26 occupants of the bus, including two children, were only slightly injured. However, four people had to be taken to nearby hospitals for examination.
The rear-end collision occurred in a traffic jam in front of a full closure that has been in effect since Saturday due to an earlier accident involving a truck that was transporting dangerous cooking oil. The bus driver apparently recognized the end of the traffic jam too late and collided with the rear of a truck, causing it to be pushed onto another truck. The bus could not continue due to the damage and had to be towed away. The travelers were safely taken to the Theeßen rest park and cared for there. The Burg fire brigade, which was alerted at 6.45 a.m., also came into action with several team vehicles and supported the rescue service in transporting the occupants Meeting point Brandenburg reported.
Major property damage and traffic disruptions
The material damage caused is estimated at 150,000 euros. The accident scene had to be cleared while road users were hindered by the ongoing clean-up work due to a previous accident. Despite the lifting of the full closure, traffic flow remains sluggish due to the extreme disruptions.
In Germany the number of traffic accidents is constantly increasing. The Statistics from the Federal Statistical Office shows that road safety is increasingly becoming the focus of political measures. In 2025, improving transport infrastructure, especially on busy highways, will remain one of the central topics in public discussion.
The circumstances of this accident remind us once again of the importance of paying attention on the road. Every individual is required to behave safely and responsibly in order to avoid such incidents - which fortunately turn out to be minor.