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Germany Reopens BAB19 After FlixBus Coach Overturn That Left 31 Injured

Consular staff guide treatment for Ukrainian minors injured in the crash during the early stages of an official investigation

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Overview

  • The BAB19 in Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania reopened Friday evening after being closed for over 10 hours for rescue and cleanup operations.
  • Authorities have confirmed that 31 of the 56 people aboard were injured, with 25 sustaining minor wounds and six suffering serious trauma.
  • A man with the most severe injuries was evacuated by rescue helicopter to a Berlin hospital for intensive care.
  • Consular officers and interpreters have been coordinating medical treatment and travel assistance for four injured Ukrainian minors.
  • Local police and transport safety agencies have launched an investigation into the crash’s cause as damage from the accident is estimated at around €500,000.