Two Drunk Driving Incidents Disrupt Erfurt Over Weekend

Separate accidents involved intoxicated drivers colliding with infrastructure and operating vehicles without licenses, prompting investigations.

A 37-year-old man crashed into a railway barrier in Erfurt's Ilversgehofen district while driving at high speed with a blood alcohol level of 2.44‰.
The collision caused significant damage to the railway infrastructure, estimated to be in the high five-figure range.
The railway section was temporarily closed, and ongoing disruptions in the area are expected as repairs are conducted.
In a separate incident, a 38-year-old man drove onto tram tracks in Erfurt with a blood alcohol level of 1.39‰ and no valid driver's license.
No injuries or visible damage to the tram tracks were reported in the second incident, but both drivers now face criminal charges.