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Serious collision in Leipzig-Holzhausen: Stötteritzer Landstrasse closed!
Accident in Leipzig-Holzhausen on October 20, 2025, Stötteritzer Landstrasse closed. Police and emergency services on duty.
Serious collision in Leipzig-Holzhausen: Stötteritzer Landstrasse closed!
On Monday evening there was a traffic accident in Leipzig-Holzhausen at the intersection of Stötteritzer Landstrasse and Obere Nordstrasse. At around 8 p.m., two vehicles collided there, including a Flexa taxi. Rescuers from the police, emergency services and the Holzhausen volunteer fire department were quickly at the scene of the accident. However, the accident recording had not yet been completed at the time of reporting around 9:30 p.m. Information on the number of possible injuries, the amount of damage caused or the exact cause of the accident has not yet been published. The Stötteritzer Landstrasse remained completely closed during the measures LVZ reported.
Traffic accidents continue to be the focus of the police
The increasing number of traffic accidents in Leipzig and the surrounding area is a growing problem. As in a current report by the Leipzig Police Department was found, there were a total of 23,482 traffic accidents in 2022. This corresponds to an increase of 2.6% compared to the previous year. The increase in the number of seriously and slightly injured road users is particularly worrying. This data illustrates the consistently high accident rate and the associated dangers in road traffic.
Accident statistics and causes
The most common causes of accidents are failure to give way, insufficient safety distance and errors when turning. These aspects play a central role in increasing the number of accidents. The connection between alcohol and drug consumption and traffic accidents is also alarming: 558 accidents were due to such circumstances in 2022, an increase of 34.5% compared to the previous year.
- Unfallzahlen im Überblick:
- 23.482 Verkehrsunfälle im Jahr 2022
- 33 Getötete
- 742 Schwerverletzte
- 3.461 Leichtverletzte
- 1.818 Unfälle mit Radfahrenden
Despite a slight decrease in accidents involving wildlife and a stable number of cyclists killed, there is a trend towards more accidents, particularly involving injuries. These developments have an impact on traffic safety in the city and require increased measures from the authorities.
Recent events and published accident statistics suggest that drivers, pedestrians and cyclists should continue to pay greater attention to their safety on the roads. The coming months could be crucial in sustainably improving the traffic situation in Leipzig and the surrounding area.