Three cyclists seriously injured - chaos on Berlin's streets!

Three cyclists seriously injured - chaos on Berlin's streets!

in Berlin, three cyclists were seriously injured in several accidents on Tuesday. The incidents occurred in different parts of the city, with the police determining the exact circumstances in all cases. According to a report by rbb24 , a 33-year-old cyclist on Alexanderstraße was overwhelmed by a truck and had to be taken to hospital for the stationary treatment. But there was no danger to life.

Another accident occurred at night in Müllerstrasse, where a 60-year-old cyclist was hit by a driver when bending. Here was reported to life. In addition, a 38-year-old cyclist in Kreuzberg was hit by a van while crossing Blucherstrasse. Fortunately, she too could be taken to a hospital without danger.

fatal accidents with cyclists in Berlin

The worrying incidents throw a shadow on the already alarming statistics on accidents with cyclists in Berlin. In 2024, a total of eleven cyclists died in traffic, which is a significant increase. t-online police, according to Berlin police, the cyclists themselves are usually responsible for the accidents. Of the eleven deceased cyclists, only one person was innocent, while in most cases the majority were the cause.

To better understand the problem of bicycle accidents and their causes, a study by Statista killed cyclists in Berlin from 2010 to 2023. The publication shows that in 2023 the lowest level was reached for decades with 33 road dead. The previous years had recorded the following deaths in traffic safety:

The increasing numbers in recent years make it clear that both cyclists and other road users are at a critical point of traffic safety. The police and traffic politicians in Berlin are faced with the challenge of taking suitable measures in order to increase safety in road traffic and minimize accidents.