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Filming suspected motorcycle race incident caught on camera in Porz-Grengel, as per eyewitness accounts

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Cinephiles capturing an alleged motorbike competition - eyewitnesses describe unusual event in Porz-Grengel

Filming suspected motorcycle race incident caught on camera in Porz-Grengel, as per eyewitness accounts

In an alarming turn of events, an illegal street racing incident has been reported on Alte Kölner Straße in the Porz-Grengel district of Cologne. The local authorities are currently investigating the case and are seeking witnesses to help with their investigation.

According to reports from Police Cologne, transmitted through news aktuell, the incident occurred on Sunday, August 10th. Multiple emergency calls were received around 6:45 PM reporting unknown motorcyclists traveling at high speeds in the area.

Upon arrival at the scene, the police found approximately 30 motorcyclists gathered on a nearby parking lot, but it remains unclear if any of them were involved in the suspected race. There were also several spectators present at the airport access gate, filming the race.

The Traffic Commission 4 has initiated an investigation into the incident, and the vehicles involved are believed to be a BMW S 1000 and an orange KTM.

Following a severe traffic accident on July 25th, the Cologne police have been closely monitoring the stretch around Cologne Bonn Airport and conducting unannounced speed checks. This latest incident underscores the importance of adhering to traffic rules and the dangers associated with high-speed motorcycle rides.

The Police in Cologne are urging anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident or has any information—such as videos, photos, or details about the vehicles involved—to contact them. Media inquiries should be directed to the Press Office for Police Headquarters Cologne, located at Walter-Pauli-Ring 2-6, 511103 Cologne. You can reach them by phone at 0221/229 5555 or by email at pressestelle.our website(at)polizei.nrw.de.

For further information, visit the Police Cologne's news portal at https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/12415/6094740POL-K. The official website for the Police in Cologne is https://our website.polizei.nrw.

Stay safe and comply with traffic rules to ensure a secure and peaceful city for all.

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