Suche
Mein Konto
Shocking accidents and fires: chaos in Leipzig and northern Saxony!
There was a house fire in Gohlis-Mitte and residents were evacuated; Injuries and investigations into the cause of the fire follow.
Shocking accidents and fires: chaos in Leipzig and northern Saxony!
On July 10, 2025, several traffic accidents occurred in the region, resulting in injuries and significant property damage. In Krostitz, on the B2, a 33-year-old Syrian driver of a Peugeot Boxer and a 39-year-old driver of a Renault collided head-on at 5:35 p.m. Both vehicles crossed into oncoming traffic, resulting in four people being injured. These included the driver and an 18-year-old passenger of the Peugeot, as well as the Renault driver and her 17-year-old passenger. All of the injured had to be hospitalized. The resulting material damage amounts to around 13,000 euros. The traffic accident service has initiated an investigation into negligent bodily harm, as the offense is due to the driver's negligence, as bussgeldkatalog.org explains.
Another serious accident took place at the same time in Leipzig-Thekla. Here, a 71-year-old cyclist was disturbed while overtaking a Ford Fiesta at 2:55 p.m., which resulted in her crossing into oncoming traffic and colliding with an Opel Adam. The cyclist also had to be taken to hospital. The material damage is estimated at around 3,500 euros. Here too, the traffic accident service is investigating negligent bodily harm and unauthorized removal from the scene of the accident, and the police are looking for witnesses.
Summary of traffic accidents
| Location | Course of the accident | Injured | Property damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krostitz | Head-on collision between Peugeot and Renault | 4 people | approx. 13,000 euros |
| Leipzig (Thecla) | Cyclist ignores right of way rule | 1 person | approx. 3,500 euros |
Another traffic accident occurred in Lossatal, Großzschepa, where a 79-year-old woman riding a light motorcycle disregarded the right of way and collided with a Ford. The elderly woman was injured in the accident and had to be freed by the fire department. The Ford driver was uninjured and the damage to property amounts to around 19,000 euros.
Robbery and house fire
In addition to the traffic accidents, the police registered a robbery offense in the center of Leipzig on the night of July 11th. At 12:10 a.m., a 31-year-old man on Dittrichring fell victim to two unknown perpetrators who sprayed him with an irritant aerosol and stole valuables. The perpetrators are described as male and between 18 and 25 years old. The police are accepting tips.
A house fire in Gohlis-Mitte on the same day caused a stir. The fire broke out in a ground floor apartment in an apartment building around 11:30 p.m. The cause of the fire remains unclear; two residents had to be taken to hospital for treatment, one fell and the other inhaled smoke fumes. The material damage is currently unknown, but the apartment is uninhabitable. The police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.
With the high level of property damage and personal injuries, the situation remains tense, and the investigation shows that negligent behavior on the road can have serious legal consequences. As the legal framework makes clear, perpetrators can expect fines or imprisonment if it turns out that their actions caused bodily harm.