Major material damage after crash into lamppost – Nachrichten AG

Bremerhaven (ots)

A serious traffic accident caused considerable damage in Bremerhaven-Geestemünde on the evening of August 31st. At 9:15 p.m., a 26-year-old woman was driving her Mercedes on Altonaer Strasse when the accident occurred.

During the incident, the driver wanted to turn right into Schillerstrasse at an intersection. For reasons that are still unclear, she lost control of her car and crashed head-on into a lamppost. The impact was so violent that the airbags in the vehicle were triggered, causing the woman in the cabin to get out, although she was frightened but fortunately without any serious injuries. An emergency doctor was called to the scene of the accident to check the driver's situation.

Cause of accident and initial investigations

The Bremerhaven police were informed immediately and recorded the accident. Initial investigations suggest that the vehicle may have been travelling at excessive speed, which may have affected control of the vehicle. Despite the severity of the accident, the driver was very lucky to escape without serious injuries.

However, the Mercedes itself suffered massive damage to the front; the estimated material damage is around 35,000 euros. The street lamp that hit the vehicle was also completely destroyed by the impact. It remains to be seen how quickly the city of Bremerhaven can repair the damage to the public infrastructure.

Police have already responded with the necessary traffic measures to ensure that no further incidents occur in the area surrounding the accident. The collection of witness reports and further evidence continues in order to gain a comprehensive picture of the accident and to clarify the exact causes.

Road safety is a constant topic of public debate, and incidents like this one highlight the risks involved in road traffic. Authorities always stress the importance of driving at a reasonable speed and maintaining control of the vehicle, especially at intersections where many accidents can occur.

The incident in Bremerhaven is another example of the need to keep drivers alert on the road. Even though things turned out well this autumn, it shows how quickly a moment of careless driving could have fatal consequences.