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Drama in Stendal: traffic accident and house fire on the same day!
Current police reports from Stendal: traffic accident, fire risk from e-scooters and apartments, injuries and property damage.
Drama in Stendal: traffic accident and house fire on the same day!
A tragic incident occurred on August 11, 2025 in Tangermünde when a fire broke out in an apartment on Magdeburger Straße. Loud Stendal police station This happened at 8:56 p.m. when oil in a pot used for cooking burst into flames. Two people suffered minor injuries and had to be taken to hospital. The material damage amounts to several thousand euros, especially in the kitchen, where the flames raged. The volunteer fire department was quickly on site and was able to prevent anything worse from happening.
Another incident occurred on the streets of Stendal on August 12, 2025. At around 6:50 a.m., a 17-year-old fell on his bicycle after hitting a lowered curb. He also sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for safety. The condition of the infrastructure also contributes to the accidents, which are often accompanied by bruises and other injuries.
Increasing fire risks from e-bikes and e-scooters
E-bikes and e-scooters are becoming increasingly popular and have become an integral part of many people's everyday lives. Loud KFV Over 421,000 bicycles were sold in Austria in 2023, more than half of which were e-bikes. Meanwhile, e-scooters have also taken over the market, with more than 200,000 additional vehicles expected to increase by 2024. But the popularity of these vehicles also has a dark side: they are potential sources of danger.
A recent study shows that 25% of e-bike owners and 30% of e-scooter owners do not take safety precautions against possible battery fires. In this context, it is alarming that 2.3% of e-bike owners and 2.7% of e-scooter owners have experienced fires. In addition to the high safety risk posed by lithium batteries, the lack of insurance against such incidents is also problematic. A third of e-bike owners and 20% of e-scooter owners have not taken out appropriate insurance.
Fire hazards and safety tips
Fires that start from e-bikes and e-scooters are usually due to overcharging, unsuitable chargers or mechanical damage to the batteries. In 2022, 36 deaths from such fires were recorded worldwide, highlighting the urgency of this issue. According to the Gallup Institute study The danger with e-bikes is great, as they often burn in basements, while e-scooters more often burst into flames on the streets.
To reduce the risk of fire, experts recommend numerous safety measures: These include the use of high-quality, standard-compliant devices, regular maintenance of the batteries, charging under supervision and safe storage in dry, temperature-protected areas. It is particularly important that users are aware of the potential dangers and take appropriate precautions.
The events in Tangermünde and Stendal highlight the urgency for greater safety awareness among e-bike and e-scooter owners. Everyone is required to take responsibility to protect both themselves and others.