Bus crash leaves passengers with non-critical injuries on Flixbus trip
In the early hours of July 4, 2025, a Flixbus traveling from Copenhagen, Denmark to Vienna, Austria, skidded off the A19 motorway near Röbel in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, and overturned. The accident resulted in more than 30 injuries, with one passenger seriously hurt.
Emergency services, including the fire brigade and a rescue helicopter, responded promptly to the scene. It took approximately two hours to extract the seriously injured victim. The accident site was sealed off for the morning to facilitate rescue and investigation efforts.
Flixbus, the bus operator, has expressed "great dismay" over the incident and is cooperating with local authorities and the police to determine the exact reasons behind the crash. The drivers involved in the accident are reported to have extensive experience.
Investigations into the cause of the accident have been initiated, with a DEKRA expert appointed to aid in the investigations. Passenger and driver interviews will help reconstruct the accident. Once confirmed information is available, Flixbus will communicate it transparently and promptly.
The Indian national resident in Copenhagen, who was airlifted to Berlin for emergency surgery after being trapped in the vehicle for two hours, is now stable. None of the injured are in critical condition. Injuries were treated at nearby hospitals based on severity.
The accident involved 56 people, including 54 passengers and 2 drivers. The estimated damage from the bus accident is around 500,000 euros. It's worth noting that this damage estimate includes potential highway damage.
This incident comes shortly after another bus accident occurred on the A11 in northeastern Brandenburg in January, resulting in two fatalities.
Flixbus has arranged a replacement bus for the passengers and has assured that their well-being is their top priority. The company is also in close contact with the police and relevant local authorities to determine the cause of the accident.
The accident on the A19 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern occurred on Friday. The exact number of those still hospitalized over the weekend could not be specified at the time of this report. Investigations are ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
- The accident on the A19 motorway in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, involving a Flixbus, has been classified as a general-news event due to its life-threatening consequences, with one passenger seriously injured.
- Despite this severe accident being classified under general-news, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing danger presented by car-accidents, as another such incident only occurred on the A11 in January.
- In light of the serious injuries sustained in the Flixbus accident, it is crucial that investigations into the cause of the crash, led by a DEKRA expert, are conducted thoroughly.
