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Horrible accident in Berlin-Mitte: Police car overturns!
Traffic accident with a police car in Berlin-Mitte on October 20, 2023. Injuries and traffic restrictions followed.
Horrible accident in Berlin-Mitte: Police car overturns!
In the evening hours of October 20, 2023, a frightening traffic accident occurred in Berlin-Mitte, drawing public attention to the frequent accidents in the city. As Tixio reports, a 55-year-old driver was involved in a collision with a police patrol car that turned into the intersection with a special signal. The incident occurred around 8:25 p.m. and caused significant traffic disruption.
The driver, who was driving her VW on Alexanderstrasse, apparently tried to pass a motorcyclist when the police car reached the intersection. The impact was so severe that the police vehicle rolled over and landed on its side. The driver suffered several broken bones and was immediately taken to hospital. Fortunately, the three police officers were able to free themselves but suffered minor injuries.
Traffic restrictions and rescue measures
As a result of the accident, Alexanderstrasse was completely closed until around 1 a.m., which also had an impact on local public transport. The overhead line of the tram had to be switched off to rescue the overturned police vehicle. This situation shows once again how critical road safety is in Berlin, especially with high traffic volumes and inadequate safety distances, which, as Tag24 notes, are among the most common causes of accidents.
The traffic investigation service of Police Department 4 has taken over the investigation in order to clarify the exact course of the accident. This is particularly important because the monthly road traffic accident statistics are recorded, for example, by Statistik Berlin-Brandenburg in order to show the structures of accident occurrence and the factors that lead to accidents.
Background: accident statistics
The annual accident statistics are crucial for the development of measures in areas such as legislation, traffic education, road construction and vehicle technology. Accidents occur almost every day in Berlin, often due to increased speed and insufficient safety distances. This data is collected through a full survey, whereby only accidents that occurred on public streets, paths and squares and were recorded by the police are considered. This makes it clear that a more sustainable awareness of road safety is urgently needed.
Overall, the incident in Berlin-Mitte not only highlights the dangers in road traffic, but also the need to take helpful measures to increase safety for all road users. Whether through education or improved traffic regulations, every contribution counts so that such accidents can be avoided in the future.