Serious bicycle accident at Doberlug-Kirchhain: rescue helicopter in action!

Serious bicycle accident at Doberlug-Kirchhain: rescue helicopter in action!

On Wednesday evening there was a serious misfortune between Hennersdorf (Doberlug-Kirchhain) and Finsterwalde. Around 6:50 p.m., two young people, 13 and 15 years old, collided during a bike tour, which led to a dramatic fall. Politary and the rescue team had to be alerted, with a rescue helicopter used to take the injured to a hospital. Fortunately, the bicycles remained largely ready to drive, which limited the property damage to around 100 euros. The circumstances of the accident are still unclear and are examined by the police, such as Niederlausitz Aktuell reported.

bike accidents are a recurring topic that is not only in Brandenburg, but nationwide. In a comparable incident in the area of Rastatt, a 41-year-old driver took the right of way to a 74-year-old cyclist, which led to a critical condition of the cyclist. The traffic accident service started the investigation because the cyclist did not wear a helmet at the time of the accident, which could have contributed to the serious injuries. Similar accident statistics show that a disproportionate number of cyclists are violated in single accidents, often due to defects in the infrastructure or weather conditions. This is also analyzed by the Tagesschau, whereby around 27,400 bike accidents without other participants were counted.

alarming numbers and challenges

The statistics speak for themselves: Almost half of all cycling accidents that lead to serious injuries are sole accidents. Corresponded cyclists often report on dangers such as curbs and tram rails as the main cause of their falls. Therefore, accident research by insurers requires an improvement in the infrastructure to reduce such accidents. The winter months are particularly dangerous when moisture, ice and snow make the bike paths unsafe. The increasing popularity of cycling, even in older people, contributes to the increase in such accidents, as Baden-Württembergische Nachrichten.

Another worrying trend is the increase in injuries to pedelec drivers. These heavier and faster accelerating bikes often lead to more severe accidents. The combination of poor security awareness, especially among young cyclists, and challenging weather conditions is a serious danger. The knowledge from the adjacent regions provides valuable information for preventive measures in Brandenburg

It remains to be hoped that those responsible will take care of these developments in order to increase the safety of all cyclists and to avoid such tragic incidents. The situation requires a common procedure for traffic politicians, municipalities and committed citizens to further improve the infrastructure and to raise awareness of security in road traffic.