Emergency Incident: Bus Driver Crashes Into Tree in Hamburg

Wed 19th Mar, 2025

In a serious traffic accident that occurred early Wednesday morning in the Rahlstedt district of Hamburg, a public transport bus lost control and collided with a tree. The incident took place around 6:20 AM along the Alten Zollweg, where the driver reportedly experienced a medical emergency while operating the vehicle.

According to initial reports, the bus veered off the road, crossed the adjacent sidewalk, and struck a garden fence and an electrical distribution box before finally crashing head-on into a tree, where it came to a stop. Emergency services promptly arrived at the scene to assist.

The bus driver required immediate medical attention and was resuscitated at the site of the accident. Following stabilization, he was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Currently, authorities suspect that a sudden health issue may have led to this unfortunate incident.

Fortunately, none of the passengers aboard the bus were injured during the crash. They received support from a crisis intervention team to help them cope with the traumatic experience. The bus was operating on route 168 and was en route to Wellingsbüttel at the time of the accident.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.


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