Chaos on the streets: accidents and fires shake Saxons!

Chaos on the streets: accidents and fires shake Saxons!

On Tuesday, July 17, 2025, several traffic accidents and incidents in the Meißen region shaped the police East results. The reports about alcoholic drivers who once again draw attention to the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol are particularly striking.

in Nünchritz there was a collision between a Skoda Kamiq and an Opel Astra at the intersection of Karl-Marx-Ring/Glaubitzer Straße/Gartenstraße on Tuesday afternoon. The two drivers, 39 and 43 years old, were slightly injured, with the Skoda overturning. The property damage is estimated at around 20,000 euros. An accident in Meißen was similar, where an 18-year-old opel driver lost control of his vehicle and overturned on Elbtalstrasse. Here, too, the driver was slightly injured, but the property damage amounts to around 15,000 euros.

The problem of alcoholic drivers

Another topic that may not be unmentioned in these incidents is the drunkenness at the wheel. In Radebeul, a 58-year-old driver with about 1.2 per thousand was checked on Meißner Straße. A 26-year-old in Grossenhain even had over 1.4 per thousand. The legal consequences are considerable. From a blood alcohol concentration of 0.5 per thousand, fines, points in Flensburg and even driving bans threaten. Driving under the influence of alcohol is particularly dangerous, since even small quantities can significantly affect the responsibility and perception. Ethanol, the main component of alcohol, not only has a significant influence on motor skills, but also has the risk of the risk of accidents. As described specialist lawyer.de, noticeable changes can occur after a beer that significantly restrict the ability.

According to statistical surveys of the [Rechtaktuell.org] (https://www.rechtaktuell.org/glossar-verkehrrecht/ alcohol-am-steuer/), such incidents are a serious danger for all road users. Therefore, it is advisable to do without driving after the consumption of alcohol and to take advantage of alternative transport options such as public transport or taxis. The motto "Don’t Drink and Drive" should immediately illuminate everyone.

other criminal incidents

In addition to the traffic accidents, some burglaries and thefts also occurred in the region. In Radebeul, strangers broke into a market and stole food, while in an attack on a snack bar, cash was captured. In Klipphausen, too, there was a break-in into a construction site container, where GPS devices and tools were stolen, which resulted in a steal damage of several tens of thousands of euros.

whether the light form of Riesa, a 22-year-old who was injured with a knife on Thursday evening, is related to the latest incidents? The police are investigating and is now looking for witnesses. Once again it shows how important a watchful community is to ensure security in our streets.

The police in Meißen also calls on witnesses to an accident with a driver's flight, which took place in the region. At a time when the dangers of road traffic are omnipresent, it is crucial to consciously reflect on your own actions - especially when alcohol is involved.