Car collides with public bus - driver dead
A car collides with a bus on a country road in northern Saxony. The driver dies, a child and the driver of the bus are slightly injured. The police are now looking for the cause of the accident.
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22-year-old dies in traffic accident
There is an accident on the B183 towards Bad Düben: a 22-year-old loses control of his vehicle on a left-hand bend and crashes into a tree.
Run over? Dead wolf lying on the road in Elsterheide
A woman reports a dead wolf to the police in the district of Bautzen. What is known about the find so far?
Significantly more fatal accidents on construction sites
Several fatal accidents have already occurred on Saxony's major construction sites this year. The authorities see a particular problem in the negligence of some builders.
Many icy accidents in Upper Lusatia and the Ore Mountains
Trucks break down, roads are closed due to accidents: In parts of Saxony, slippery roads bring traffic to a standstill in the morning.
After overhead line damage: No all-clear for rail commuters
There are still delays and detour on the railroad line between Berlin and Dresden. A truck had damaged the overhead line at a level crossing. Repairs are ongoing.
Truck touches overhead line - delays on the railroad
Near Dresden, a truck damages an overhead line on the railroad line between Berlin and Dresden. Trains have to be rerouted and are therefore delayed.
Train driver overlooks red signal - railcar ends up in the sand
A stroke of luck: a train with only two passengers gets onto the wrong track at Johanngeorgenstadt station and ends up on the so-called sand track. There are no injuries.
Driver dies after accident near Großolbersdorf
Head-on collision on federal highway 174 near Großolbersdorf in the Ore Mountains. All help comes too late for the driver of the car.
Elderly driver rams into flower store
A stroke of luck: a senior citizen drives her car into a flower store. As there are no customers in the entrance area, the accident ends without serious injury. Only the driver suffers minor injuries.
Driver attacks police officer after accident
A young man causes an accident, tries to flee and then puts up considerable resistance to officers. He now has to answer for several criminal offenses.
Man hit by streetcar in Leipzig - seriously injured
A 30-year-old man falls under a streetcar at Westplatz and is seriously injured. How the accident happened and how the man is doing now.
Accident at work during rehearsal at the Semperoper - injured
During a rehearsal for the Puccini opera "Turandot" at the Semperoper, several participants fall from a platform and injure themselves.
Car with trailer overturned - A38 near Lützen partially closed
The driver of the car loses control. He and another person are injured. Traffic is impaired after the accident.
Woman hit on purpose? Man in custody
A woman is hit by a car on a road - with serious consequences. The public prosecutor accuses the driver of intent.
The risk of wildlife accidents increases with the time change
There are numerous wildlife accidents in Saxony every year. How the time change increases the risk for drivers and what experts now advise.
All lights on green? Accident causes 60,000 euros in damage
Two vans collide on the A72 exit - both drivers claim: "Green!". Who is telling the truth? The police are looking for witnesses.
Danger to life after accident - A9 towards Nuremberg closed
A truck crashes through the central crash barrier on the A9 near Schleiz. The driver's life is in danger. Road users still have to expect restrictions in the evening.
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with streetcar
A 45-year-old woman is taken to hospital after a collision with a streetcar. How the accident happened on Tuesday morning in Leipzig.
Accident caused by wrong-way driver on A14 near Leisnig
A van wants to overtake a truck on the highway towards Leipzig - then a car comes towards it. What happened?
Dekra warns: Road safety in the east still needs to be improved
According to the testing organization Dekra, road safety in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia remains in need of improvement. What the biggest challenges are and what measures should help.
Tree falls on moving car - two occupants injured
A stroke of luck: two occupants of a car are only slightly injured when the car is hit by a falling tree while driving.
Accumulation of climbing accidents this year
The mountain rescue service in Saxony is most frequently involved in hiking accidents. This year, however, there were an unusually high number of climbing accidents. Why is that?
Fleeing from police: van collides with cars
Police forces want to check a van in Dresden's Neustadt district in the evening - but the driver flees all the way to Pillnitz Palace Park. There the police discover the possible reason.
Streetcar has to be lifted back into the track bed
There is a problem with a switch at Dresden's newly renovated Postplatz. A streetcar derails. The fire department arrives with heavy equipment to help the streetcar back on track.
17-year-old without a driver's license has an accident: four injured
In Leipzig, an illegal joyride by minors ends in a serious accident.
Car collides with several cars in emergency lane on A4
A 19-year-old driver is driving on the highway. At the end of a traffic jam, he crashes into several cars. How did this happen?
Infant from Saxony thrown out of baby carriage on mountain
A young family from Leipzig is on a mountain excursion. As the mother tries to open a gate, the baby carriage rolls downhill and overturns. The baby is thrown onto a meadow.
Four seriously injured after traffic accident in Rammenau
Carelessness with serious consequences: In Rammenau in eastern Saxony, four people suffer serious injuries after failing to give way.
Truck driver seriously injured in head-on collision
A driver under the influence of alcohol loses control of his articulated truck. For another man, the accident ends in hospital.
Car transporter overturned near Plauen - A72 closed
A car transporter leaves the road on the A72 near Plauen. The highway is closed in the direction of Leipzig.
Wolf pup killed in traffic accident
Wolves are shy animals. They also have to cross roads during their migrations. This has now proved fatal for one young animal.
92-year-old fatally hit by streetcar in Leipzig
An elderly lady is hit by a train while crossing the road in Leipzig and later dies in hospital. The police are investigating and are asking for information.
92-year-old fatally hit by streetcar in Leipzig
An elderly lady is hit by a train while crossing the street in Leipzig and later dies in hospital. The police are investigating and are asking for information.
Six injured in coach accident - police looking for witnesses
When turning off at the highway exit near Burkau, a bus driver overlooks a car - and there is a crash. The driver and several children are injured. The police are now appealing for information.
19-year-old driver drives into a lamppost while drunk
In the early hours of the morning, a young man drives his car off the road. He has a blood alcohol level of 1.96 and is lucky.
Five-figure property damage after pursuit in Freiberg
An 18-year-old goes for a joyride in his car. The problem: he doesn't have a driver's license and has taken the car keys without permission. The police have trouble stopping him.
Seven injured in traffic accident on highway 14
A young man drives his car onto the highway near Döbeln in Central Saxony. He loses control of his vehicle - with far-reaching consequences.
Car hits cyclist and drives off
A drunk cyclist is hit by a car and falls - but the driver flees. The police are looking for witnesses.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in accident in Chemnitz
A motorcycle and a car collide at an intersection in Chemnitz. A 21-year-old man has to go to hospital with serious injuries.
Cars collide near Lichtenau - two injured
Two cars collide near Sonnenlandpark Lichtenau. As a result, one of the vehicles skids.
Truck hits end of traffic jam - A14 near Döbeln closed
Traffic comes to a standstill on the highway. Then a truck drives into the end of the traffic jam. There is a full closure in one direction - and a rescue helicopter lands.
Car driver seriously injured in accident with bus
Serious accident: A woman suffers serious injuries when her car collides with a bus.
19-year-old drives into roadworks on the A27 - seriously injured
A car drives into a barrier on the highway south of Leipzig in the evening. The car overturns next to the road. The young driver is rescued from his car with serious injuries.
Man dies in serious accident on the A17 near Dresden
A truck veers to the right on the highway and crashes into a car on the hard shoulder. One person dies and several people are seriously injured.
Overturned truck blocks A4 - kilometer-long traffic jam
A truck crashes into the central crash barrier on the Autobahn 4 between Dresden and Görlitz and blocks traffic, which has to be diverted. In the opposite direction, trucks are backed up for kilometers.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in rear-end collision on A4
A young female motorcyclist was seriously injured on the A4 near Wilsdruff. The accident temporarily paralyzed traffic on the freeway and caused tailbacks.
Expensive parking maneuver for 81-year-old in Plauen
An elderly driver parks her car on the side of the road. Not everything goes smoothly.
Six injured in accident on country road near Herrnhut
A woman drives out of her lane on a country road in eastern Saxony. She and five other people are injured in the collision with two oncoming cars.
18-year-old loses control of car near Ohorn
A small car full of teenagers spins out of control at night. It overturns on the highway access road and all the occupants are injured.
Illegal overtaking maneuver near Naundorf - driver dies
A driver is in a hurry and overtakes on a bend. A car in the opposite direction is his undoing.
Two Saxon fatalities after rear-end collision in NRW
A driver rear-ends a small car at high speed at night in NRW. Two people die in the car. The person suspected of causing the accident is critically injured.
Two Saxon fatalities after rear-end collision in NRW
A driver rear-ends a small car at high speed at night in NRW. Two people die in the car. The person suspected of causing the accident is critically injured.
Van crashes into truck - man seriously injured
A van leaves the road on the highway and crashes into a parked truck. Pictures show an almost completely destroyed vehicle.
Accident on the A4 - driver seriously injured
The driver of a van is seriously injured in an accident on the A4 near Görlitz. The route has to be closed - with consequences that last into the evening.
Moped accident in Kirchberg: three young people seriously injured
Three young people are riding their mopeds in the Zwickau district - and are seriously injured.
A38 still closed after rear-end collision - one dead
A 50-year-old man dies in a rear-end collision on the A38. The highway is still closed in the direction of Dresden the following day.
Plane crash in Lithuania: No signs of terrorism
At the end of 2024, a cargo plane coming from Germany crashes in Lithuania. The authorities are now presenting new findings on the crash.
Serious accident on B115 - motorcyclist hits truck
A motorcyclist collides with a truck near Niesky. Police and rescue helicopter were deployed.
Road accident statistics 2024: Decrease in accidents, but more drug offenses
Leipzig police department publishes traffic accident statistics for 2024: fewer accidents, but an alarming increase in drug-related road traffic offenses
Locomotive derailed during construction work - long-distance traffic disrupted
During the night, a locomotive derailed in a construction site section. No one was injured. Nevertheless, the accident has major consequences.
Accident with five injured on the A4
A car hits the end of a traffic jam on Wednesday evening and is thrown into a truck. Four vehicles are involved in the accident.
Serious accident near Bad Gottleuba - two people injured
Crash with two serious injuries: Two senior citizens and their cars collide near Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel. The vehicles end up next to the road.
Car bursts into flames - driver dies in accident on B183
There has been a serious accident on the B183. A car crashed into a tree and caught fire.
Car crashes into ditch in Vogtland - three seriously injured
In the Vogtland region, a car drives over a crash barrier without braking and ends up in a ditch. Three people are seriously injured.
Truck crashes into car and bus - several injured
First a car, then a bus - a truck causes chaos. Several people are injured in a serious accident in Pirna.
Three injured in accident on A9 near Leipzig
A pile-up caused hours of delays on the A9 towards Munich on Saturday. The reason was a car changing lanes and its consequences.
Transporter overturns after collision - one injured
A van crashes into a car in Ellefeld and overturns onto its side. The driver is injured.
Woman hit by car and seriously injured
A woman is walking along a road in Mildenau when she is hit by a car. The police are now investigating what happened.
Speeding: family injured in accident
A car crashes into several trees in the Saxon municipality of Wolkenstein. A rescue helicopter also has to arrive to provide assistance.
Man dragged by streetcar in Dresden
The doors close behind his dog. Then a 34-year-old man is dragged several meters by a streetcar in Dresden.
Snow and slippery conditions hinder traffic
In Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, people have to expect considerable restrictions in some cases due to the weather conditions. There are still delays and cancellations on local public transport.
Driver overlooks pedestrian - woman seriously injured
When the man tries to drive his car out of a driveway, a collision occurs.
Man dies in traffic accident at the state border
Fatal accident on Christmas Day on the border between Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. All help comes too late for a 54-year-old driver.
Accident with wild boar causes full closure
Road accidents involving wild animals are not uncommon at this time of year. In the district of Central Saxony, such accidents result in considerable material damage.
Van crashes into garage without handbrake
With 2 per mille alcohol in his blood, a driver forgets to pull the handbrake. In the end, even the technical aid organization has to be called out.
Man suddenly steps onto the road in Zwickau - seriously injured
For unknown reasons, a man runs onto a road in Zwickau while traffic is moving. This has serious consequences for him.
15-year-old seriously injured in moped accident
The teenager was riding his moped on a main road when a turning car collided with it.
Drivers race each other on the A72 - two accidents
Two other cars crashed because unknown drivers were speeding down the highway and overtaking on the right. However, the police are still looking for another driver.
Several cars collide in Dresden: three injured
Three cars collide on a country road near Dresden. Three people are injured.
Accident at Dresden Nord junction - A4 closed
There has been an accident involving several vehicles on the Autobahn 4 near Dresden. There are traffic obstructions.
Stress test on the highway - long traffic jams on the A4 after accidents
Traffic jams around the Nossen junction on the A4 Dresden-Eisenach are not uncommon, especially due to roadworks. If there is also an accident, it becomes a bottleneck.
1.7 per mille - truck driver has an accident near Altmittweida
A truck driver with alcohol in his blood has had a serious accident near Altmittweida. There are traffic restrictions due to the recovery work.
Third division professional Loune causes accident under the influence of alcohol
Ali Loune from third division club Erzgebirge Aue causes a traffic accident. The club confirms a police report, which also mentions alcohol.
Lithuania: Flight recorders to be examined abroad
Following the crash of a cargo plane in Lithuania, investigators have made important progress - and recovered the plane's flight recorders. However, they will have to be analyzed elsewhere.
Investigators recover flight recorder after crash in Lithuania
After the crash of a cargo plane in Lithuania, the search for the cause continues. Investigators are making significant progress at the scene of the accident. Lithuania's president warns against speculation.
Lithuania's president warns against speculation about the cause of the crash
After the crash of a cargo plane in Lithuania, there is speculation about the cause. President Nauseda is against jumping to conclusions. So far there are no indications of sabotage.
Pistorius: No knowledge of explosive device in machine
The cause of the crash of a cargo plane that took off from Leipzig near Vilnius is still unclear. Defense Minister Pistorius calls for increased awareness of certain cargo shipments.
Lithuanian President visits crash site
Disaster strikes shortly before landing: a cargo plane crashes near Vilnius. Investigators examine the scene of the accident. The Lithuanian President also visits the scene.
DHL after crash: No evidence of suspicious parcels
The investigation into the crashed cargo plane, which was traveling on behalf of DHL, is in full swing. So far, there are no indications of suspicious packages, according to the company.
Expert: Routine communication before a crash
Shortly before Vilnius airport, a cargo plane crashes that was traveling on behalf of DHL. The recording of the communication between the pilot and the tower has now been published.
Germany sends investigators after cargo jet crash
A cargo plane that took off from Leipzig crashes in Lithuania. Investigators are trying to establish whether there is a connection with a warning issued by German security authorities in the summer.
Crash in Vilnius: fatality was a Spanish citizen
A cargo plane taking off from Leipzig on behalf of DHL crashes shortly before the airport in Vilnius. Information is now available on the nationality of the victims.
German authorities investigate DHL plane crash
A cargo plane that took off from Leipzig has crashed in Lithuania. It is unclear whether there is a connection with a warning issued by German security authorities in the summer.
Cargo plane crashed - What we know and what we don't know
Disaster strikes shortly before landing: a cargo plane crashes near Vilnius. Four people were on board and a residential building was nearby. At first, much is uncertain.
Crashed cargo plane was a Swift Air aircraft
The cargo plane that crashed in Lithuania was traveling on behalf of the postal service provider DHL. The Group is now releasing initial information on this.
Crashed cargo plane was a Swift Air aircraft
The cargo plane that crashed in Lithuania was traveling on behalf of the postal service provider DHL. The Group is now releasing initial information on this.
Police chief after crash in Lithuania: Answers need time
What caused the cargo plane that took off from Saxony to crash in Lithuania? The investigators do not expect quick answers.
Cargo plane from Leipzig crashes into residential building in Lithuania
A cargo plane taking off from Leipzig on behalf of the postal service provider DHL crashed into a residential building near the airport in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius early this morning. At least one person was killed and another person was injured, Lithuanian radio quoted a spokesperson for the ..
Bus leaves the road near Großschönau
At night, a public bus meets its fate on a slippery road near Großschönau.