Two individuals sustain severe injuries following a second incident involving sleep.
In an unfortunate incident, a car-trailer accident occurred on the A33 near Bielefeld on Tuesday, 02.09.2025, around 3:00 AM.
The accident involved a 71-year-old driver from Bielefeld who dozed off in his 1-series BMW near the 'Letzter Heller' rest area. The vehicle collided with a traffic sign and a tree, causing the trailer and its cargo to scatter across the right lane.
Both the driver and his 67-year-old passenger sustained severe injuries. They managed to free themselves from the vehicle and were treated by first responders before being taken to a hospital for further treatment. The accompanying dog was taken to an animal shelter.
The police have seized the driver's license, reminding drivers to take sufficient breaks on long journeys due to the underestimated risk of fatigue in road traffic.
The vehicle was a total loss and had to be towed away. The estimated total damage of the accident is around 30,000 euros.
For press inquiries, please contact the Police Headquarters Bielefeld at the following contact details:
- Press Office: [email protected]
- Caroline Steffen (CS), Tel. 0521/545-3026
- Michael Kötter (MK), Tel. 0521/545-3022
- Sarah Siedschlag (SI), Tel. 0521/545-3021
- Fabian Rickel (FR), Tel. 0521/545-3024
- Hella Christoph (HC), Tel. 0521/545-3023
- Katja Küster (KK), Tel. 0521/545-3195
- Jan Grote (JG), Tel. 0521/545-3235
- Lukas Reker (LR), Tel. 0521/545-3222
- Sonja Rehmert (SR), Tel. 0521/545-3020
Outside of office hours, the Control Center can be reached at Tel. 0521/545-0.
For more information, visit the Police Headquarters Bielefeld's website: https://bielefeld.polizei.nrw/
The police are urging drivers to prioritise their safety and the safety of others on the road by taking regular breaks during long journeys.
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