Shock accident in Reinickendorf: trailer loosens and hurt children!

Shock accident in Reinickendorf: trailer loosens and hurt children!

On Friday afternoon, June 7, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred in Berlin-Reinickendorf. A trailer who had loosened from a car while driving got into the oncoming lane and collided with the vehicle of a 66-year-old woman. The impact was so violent that her car was thrown against a tree. These dramatic events show how unexpectedly traffic situations can develop. According to the reports of Tagesspiegel had to be taken to hospital due to her bruises.

The accident had more follows. After the first collision, the trailer crashed into the car of a 76-year-old man, who then skidded and overturned. Fortunately, there was a seven -year -old girl in this vehicle who suffered bruises. This child was also immediately transported to a hospital. A 47-year-old driver played an important role in this scenario: he helped the girl out of the overturned car and suffered cuts that were treated directly on site. Other reports find that the owner of the trailer and the 76-year-old driver remained unharmed.

traffic situation in Berlin

The high traffic density in Berlin leads to accidents almost every day, which also makes this incident clear. In addition to unclear causes such as increased speed and insufficient safety distance, such accidents are also the result of a variety of other aspects that meet in the urban environment. As TAG24 , there are often similar incidents in districts such as Mitte, Friedrichshain and Wedding.

The monthly road traffic statistics of Statistics Berlin-Brandenburg serves to collect reliable and comparable data on the traffic safety situation. Among other things, it includes detailed information on accidents, the people involved and vehicles as well as data on the accident and causes of the accident. This statistics are used as a central basis for future measures in the areas of legislation, traffic education, road construction and vehicle technology.

Overall, the accident in Reinickendorf remains a clear example of the dangers that lurk in road traffic and reaffirms the need to increase traffic safety. The investigation of the competent authorities is now crucial to clarify the exact circumstances and derive possible preventive measures.