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Pedestrian Critically Hurt in Berlin Bridge Crash, Lane-Change Error Suspected

Police cite a failed lane change at a lane narrowing as a possible cause.

Overview

  • Emergency services responded around 10:30 a.m. to a single-vehicle crash on the Warschauer Straße bridge in Berlin’s Friedrichshain district.
  • The car left the roadway, ripped a lamppost from its foundation, and then struck a pedestrian and a cyclist.
  • The pedestrian was treated at the scene and taken to intensive care, with police saying life-threatening injuries cannot be ruled out.
  • The cyclist sustained a broken shoulder and was hospitalized, and the driver was also taken to a hospital.
  • Investigators are reconstructing the collision after towing the vehicle, with police describing the account as preliminary.