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Biker meets accident on slippery oil surface

Police Authority of Hochsauerlandkreis - Meschede announces update on August 26, 2025 - Further details to follow

Cyclist meets accident on oily terrain
Cyclist meets accident on oily terrain

Biker meets accident on slippery oil surface

In a concerning incident, an oil spill was reported on the B 55 near the L856 (Hirschberger Weg) in Meschede, Germany, on August 26, 2025, at 19:25. The spill covered an area over 3 meters wide and about 350 meters long, heading towards Meschede.

The large amount of spilled material suggests that the oil spill was not from a car, but more likely from a truck or trailer losing its cargo. As of the report, the culprit of the oil spill has not been identified.

The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man from Warstein, lost control of his vehicle on the slippery asphalt, skidding over 90 meters across the road and into the roadside ditch. The motorcyclist sustained minor injuries in the incident.

Witnesses with information about the culprit are asked to contact the Meschede police station at 0291-90200. For press inquiries, contact Benedikt Teutenberg at the Circular Police Department Hochsauerlandkreis. Benedikt Teutenberg's phone number is 0291-9020-1140, and his email address is [email protected].

A specialized cleaning company has been hired to clean the road, and the lane is now passable again. However, the search results do not provide information about who was responsible for the oil accident on the B 55 near Meschede on Thursday, August 26, 2025, at 19:25. The information was transmitted via news aktuell from the Kreispolizeibehörde Hochsauerlandkreis.

It is essential to remain vigilant on the roads and report any unusual incidents to the authorities to ensure the safety of all road users.

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