Accident on Motorway Ratingen-Ost: Motorcyclist critically hurt during traffic collision - Helicopter for emergency medical response activated
On August 3, 2025, an unfortunate accident involving a BMW, a motorcycle, and a truck took place on the A3 near the Ratingen-Ost interchange. The latest updates indicate that the incident has been cleared, and traffic restrictions have been lifted as of 21:37 local time.
The accident investigation revealed that the BMW, driven by a 24-year-old man from Düsseldorf, veered off the road and collided with the motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old man from the same city, sustained severe injuries and was airlifted to a hospital. The truck driver, aged 59 from Düsseldorf, was not injured in the collision.
The motorcycle was extensively damaged in the collision, and the BMW sustained significant damage as well. The direction lane was partially closed for the accident investigation until 10:10 AM, causing a traffic disruption of approximately 8,000 meters. Traffic backed up to this extent due to the accident.
The police are still investigating the reasons for the BMW veering off the road. No charges have been filed as of the time of the report. The accident caused a significant disturbance, but normal traffic flow has resumed on the affected stretch of the A3 near Ratingen-Ost.
[1] Sources: Local Police Department, Traffic Information Services.
- This general news report focuses on a car-accident that occurred on August 3, 2025, involving a BMW, a motorcycle, and a truck on the A3 near Ratingen-Ost interchange.
- The sports section might also have covered the accident, as the motorcyclist, a 21-year-old man from the same city, sustained severe injuries and was airlifted to a hospital.
