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Germany Faces Renewed Concerns Over Road Safety Following Multiple Traffic Accidents

Three incidents on April 1, 2025, highlight risks for pedestrians and cyclists, with investigations focusing on visibility and reaction time factors.

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Overview

  • A 75-year-old woman in Germersheim sustained minor injuries after being struck by a reversing car in a parking lot.
  • In Neustadt in Holstein, a 76-year-old cyclist remains in critical condition after colliding with a car while emerging between parked vehicles.
  • A 64-year-old pedestrian in Flensburg suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a cyclist while crossing the road.
  • The cyclist involved in the Flensburg accident sustained minor injuries after falling while attempting to avoid the pedestrian.
  • Authorities are investigating all three incidents, with a focus on situational factors such as visibility issues and human reaction times.