Incident overview

Authorities reported a traffic incident involving a truck on the afternoon of April 7, 2025, near Greifswald, Germany. The accident resulted in property damage and minor injuries to the driver. Initial estimates place the property damage at approximately 25,000 euros.

Details of the Accident

according to preliminary investigations, the truck, driven by a 42-year-old German national, was traveling on Ladebower chaussee in the direction of Stralsund.About 500 meters past the Greifswald city limits, the vehicle veered off the road following an S-curve.

• Location: Ladebower Chaussee, near Greifswald, Germany
• Vehicle: Truck wiht trailer
• Cause: The cause of the accident remains under inquiry.
• Outcome: The truck and trailer ended up in a roadside ditch, with the vehicle tipping onto its right side.

Driver Injury and Response

The driver sustained minor injuries and was promptly transported to the University Hospital Greifswald by emergency medical services for evaluation and treatment.

Recovery Efforts and Road Closure

The accident necessitated a temporary road closure to facilitate rescue and recovery operations. The trailer, fully loaded with gravel, required unloading before the vehicle could be safely recovered. This process caused significant delays.

Official Statement

Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

The roadway had to be blocked at times. The rescue work is currently ongoing because the trailer is fully loaded with gravel and the cargo must first be reloaded before the actual recovery can begin.

Contact Facts

For inquiries during office hours, please contact the regional press office. For urgent matters outside of office hours or on weekends, contact the police headquarters in Neubrandenburg.

Police Headquarters Neubrandenburg:

• Operations control center/police leader from the service
• Telephone: 0395 5582 2223
• E-mail: [email protected]