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Serious accident on the B 172a: VW driver injured under the influence of alcohol
On October 10, 2025, a 37-year-old woman came off the B 172a in Pirna, Saxony, seriously injured. Cause of accident: alcohol.
Serious accident on the B 172a: VW driver injured under the influence of alcohol
On Friday, October 10, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident in Pirna, in the Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains district. A 37-year-old VW driver lost control of her vehicle and drove off the B 172a. The incident occurred in the direction of Dresdner Straße and resulted in serious injuries to the driver, who was then taken to hospital with serious injuries. The material damage amounts to around 10,000 euros. Initial investigations indicate that the driver was under the influence of alcohol, as an alcohol test showed a result of over 0.5 per mille. The police ordered a blood sample and are now initiating an investigation into the matter of endangering road traffic. The Sächsische Zeitung reports this on its website here.
Traffic accidents like the one in Pirna are not uncommon in Saxony. Loud Day24 Accidents occur almost every day on the A4 to A17 motorways. Common causes are excessive speed, failure to maintain safe distances and technical defects in the vehicles. Recently, there has also been an increase in reporting of serious car, truck and motorcycle accidents, drawing public attention. Collisions and traffic delays due to construction sites are also often a topic in the news.
Statistics on traffic accidents in Saxony
The statistics on traffic accidents, as shown on the website of the Saxon State Statistical Office documented show that the consequences of such accidents are diverse. They are divided, among other things, into accidents with personal injury and accidents with property damage. In accidents that cause personal injury, people are either injured or even killed. In many cases, vehicles also have to be towed, which is classified as a serious accident. Accidents in which at least one person involved is under the influence of alcohol are particularly worrying. According to statistics, these are also noticeable. It is therefore important to always keep the dangers of road traffic in mind and to act responsibly.
The recent events in Pirna are a strong sign that awareness of the dangers in road traffic must increase. Drunk driving and a lack of attention can have fatal consequences. This makes it even more important to always get behind the wheel when you are fully conscious and completely sober.