Serious traffic accident in Friedrichshain: pedestrians and cyclists injured!

Serious traffic accident in Friedrichshain: pedestrians and cyclists injured!

Today, November 7th, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident in Berlin-Friedrichshain in the morning. The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. on Warschauer Straße when two cars collided at a narrowing in the road. A 47-year-old and a 59-year-old driver were driving towards Revaler Straße. According to berlin.de, the 59-year-old's vehicle hit the sidewalk, overturned and knocked down a street lamp.

As a result of the collision, a 35-year-old pedestrian and a 45-year-old cyclist suffered serious injuries. Both accident victims were taken to hospitals for inpatient treatment. The rescue workers, including a rescue helicopter, were quickly on site. The 47-year-old driver received outpatient treatment while his vehicle was impounded by police.

Cause and consequences of the accident

The exact circumstances of the accident are being investigated by the traffic accident commissioner of Police Directorate 1 (North). Firefighters were also deployed to clear the scene of the accident and disconnect the damaged light pole from power. The account of the accident is also confirmed by berliner-sonntagsblatt.de, which indicates a frightening frequency of such incidents.

A look at the nationwide statistics shows that traffic accidents are a serious problem in Germany. According to destatis.de, there are a large number of traffic accidents every year that result in both personal injury and property damage. Such statistics highlight the urgency of road safety measures and the responsibility of drivers.

This accident is a tragic example of how quickly an ordinary day can turn into a life-changing situation. The authorities will continue to examine the circumstances of the accident in detail in order to discuss necessary measures to improve road safety in Friedrichshain.