Serious traffic accident in Hötensleben: Two drivers fight for their lives!

Serious traffic accident in Hötensleben: Two drivers fight for their lives!

On Thursday afternoon, July 11th, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident in Hötensleben in the Börde district. A 74-year-old driver overlooked the right-of-way of a tractor-trailer while turning, resulting in a serious collision. Both drivers suffered serious injuries in this collision and had to be taken to hospital immediately, reports Day24.

The driver apparently did not want to respect the right of way of the large truck, which had tragic consequences. The pensioner's car was totaled and the total value of the damage is currently unknown. There were 27 firefighters on duty who were quickly on the scene to rescue the accident victims and secure the scene.

Cause of accident and consequences

As the police investigation shows, the 74-year-old was investigated for negligent bodily harm. Unfortunately, such accidents are not uncommon in Germany. Loud Destatis Such incidents are regularly recorded statistically in order to gain insights and measures for road safety. After all, safe roads are an important concern of transport policy.

Earlier on Tuesday, another serious truck accident occurred at the same location. A 63-year-old truck driver hit a stop sign at the intersection of the L104 and B245 near Hötensleben, causing him to collide with another truck driven by a 56-year-old. Here, too, the two truck drivers were seriously injured, while a 33-year-old driver and her one-year-old daughter escaped with minor injuries. The police estimate the total damage at up to 250,000 euros MZ reported.

The two incidents illustrate how dangerous road traffic can be, especially at intersections. The causes can be varied: inattention, disregard for traffic signs or simply accidents. It remains to be hoped that the measures taken to improve road safety will also bear fruit in the Hötensleben region.