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E-scooter thieves strike in Halle – investigations are underway!
In Halle (Saale) there was a cellar break-in and several e-scooters were stolen. A cyclist was also injured in an accident.
E-scooter thieves strike in Halle – investigations are underway!
There is currently a lot to report in Halle (Saale). Yesterday there was a break-in in the basement of an apartment building on Tangermünder Straße. Unknown perpetrators violently broke open a cellar box around 3:30 p.m. and stole several e-scooters. The exact total damage is still unknown to the police. As part of their investigation, the Halle (Saale) police station has already searched for and secured evidence at the crime scene. This was reported by the Saxony-Anhalt Police.
The break-in occurred between yesterday afternoon and this morning, more precisely until 7:00 a.m. The above information is also supported by the report of You are Halle added that the perpetrators not only stole the e-scooters, but also charging stations. The estimated damage from theft is around 2,000 euros. In this specific case, proceedings were initiated for theft in a particularly serious case.
Road traffic accidents
But that wasn't the only worrying news from the city. On the same day there was a traffic accident on Goldbergstrasse around 3:00 p.m. A cyclist was injured here after falling without any third-party intervention. The injured man was taken to a city hospital for treatment. The investigation into the accident is also being carried out by the Halle (Saale) police station.
These incidents highlight the general traffic situation in Germany, especially with regard to e-scooters. In 2024 there were already 11,944 e-scooter accidents with personal injuries, an increase of 26.7% compared to the previous year. What is particularly alarming is the fact that 27 people lost their lives in these accidents. This reports that Federal Statistical Office.
A trend is immediately apparent: E-scooters now account for 4.1% of all traffic accidents resulting in personal injury, and over 83% of those injured are themselves drivers of the e-scooter. The most common causes of such accidents are incorrect road use and driving under the influence of alcohol. It remains to be hoped that the responsible authorities and road users will work together to increase road safety.