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Tragedy at Erfurt Central Station: 13-year-old dies after bus accident!
Tragic bus accident on July 6, 2025 in Erfurt: 13-year-old dies after a collision while crossing Bahnhofstrasse.
Tragedy at Erfurt Central Station: 13-year-old dies after bus accident!
The life of a 13-year-old boy took a tragic turn at Erfurt Central Station. Late on Thursday afternoon, around 5:20 p.m., the student wanted to cross Bahnhofsstrasse and was hit by an incoming bus. Despite attempts to resuscitate him immediately, the boy died at the scene of the accident. The incident shocked the community and sparked a discussion about road safety at this critical point. As thueringen24.de reports, extensive operations took place after the accident, including police, fire brigade, rescue service and several emergency pastors.
The accident site was temporarily completely closed after the incident, which led to significant restrictions on bus and train traffic. Residents express concerns about the clarity of the underpass, where pedestrians and public transport meet. The Erfurt police explained that Bahnhofsstrasse was not a typical accident hotspot. In recent years there has only been one other incident involving personal injury - a cyclist overlooked a pedestrian. However, the tragic accident represents the first fatal incident in this period, reports tag24.de.
Investigations and traffic safety
The investigation into the exact cause of the accident is ongoing, and an expert has been called in to reconstruct it. Against this background, the traffic situation at the main station is examined intensively. The statistics show that a comprehensive and differentiated investigation into accidents is necessary in order to avoid future accidents and increase road safety. According to destatis.de, reliable data from accident statistics is crucial in order to take comprehensive measures in legislation as well as in traffic education and road construction policy.
The incident reminds us all to continue to pay attention to traffic safety and to be aware of the dangers that exist in busy places such as the main train station. Concerns about the safety of shared traffic areas must be taken seriously to prevent tragedies like this in the future.