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Chaos on the streets: accidents and fires shake Saxony!
Current police reports from Meißen: traffic accidents, fires and break-ins on July 17, 2025 in focus. Find out more now!
Chaos on the streets: accidents and fires shake Saxony!
On Tuesday, July 17, 2025, several traffic accidents and incidents in the Meißen region shaped the police east results. Particularly striking are the reports about drunk drivers, which once again draw attention to the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol.
In Nünchritz there was a collision between a Skoda Kamiq and an Opel Astra on Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Karl-Marx-Ring/Glaubitzer Straße/Gartenstraße. The two drivers, 39 and 43 years old, were slightly injured and the Skoda overturned. The material 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 material damage amounts to around 15,000 euros.
The problem of drunk drivers
Another topic that cannot go unmentioned in these incidents is drunk driving. In Radebeul, a 58-year-old driver was checked on Meißner Straße with a blood alcohol level of around 1.2 per mille. A 26-year-old in Großenhain even had a blood alcohol level of over 1.4. The legal consequences are considerable. If you have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.5 per mille, you can face fines, points in Flensburg and even driving bans. Driving under the influence of alcohol is particularly dangerous, as even small amounts can significantly impair your ability to react and perceive things. Ethanol, the main component of alcohol, not only has a significant impact on motor skills, but also poses the risk of greatly increasing the risk of accidents. As Fachanwalt.de describes, noticeable changes can occur after just one beer that significantly restrict the ability to drive.
According to statistical surveys by [RechtAktuell.org](https://www.rechtaktuell.org/glossar-verkehrsrecht/ Alcohol-am-steuer/), such incidents pose a serious danger to all road users. It is therefore strongly advised to avoid driving after consuming alcohol and to use alternative transport options such as public transport or taxis. The motto “Don’t Drink and Drive” should be immediately obvious to everyone.
More criminal incidents
In addition to the traffic accidents, some break-ins and thefts also occurred in the region. In Radebeul, unknown people broke into a market and stole food, while cash was stolen during a robbery at a snack bar. There was also a break-in in a construction site container in Klipphausen, where GPS devices and tools were stolen, resulting in stolen damage amounting to tens of thousands of euros.
Is Riesa's shining light, a 22-year-old who was injured with a knife on Thursday evening, connected to the recent incidents? The police are investigating and are now looking for witnesses. Once again it shows how important a vigilant community is to ensure safety on our streets.
The police in Meißen are also appealing for witnesses to a hit-and-run accident that took place in the region. At a time when the dangers of road traffic are ever-present, it is crucial to consciously reflect on your own actions - especially when alcohol is involved.