Two individuals sustain significant injuries due to a second incident involving sleep.
On Tuesday, 02.09.2025, a single-vehicle accident occurred on the A33 near Bielefeld, causing significant damage and resulting in serious injuries for the driver and his passenger.
The incident involved a 1-series BMW driven by a 71-year-old man from Bielefeld. According to reports, the man lost control of the vehicle due to falling asleep at the wheel, causing the car and trailer combination to collide with a road sign and a tree. The trailer and its contents scattered across the entire right lane of the A33.
Bystanders provided first aid to the driver and his 67-year-old passenger before emergency services arrived. Both individuals were subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, the couple's dog was taken to an animal shelter.
The vehicle was declared a write-off and had to be towed away. The estimated total damage from the accident is around 30,000 euros.
The police are reminding drivers to take sufficient breaks on long journeys to reduce the risk of accidents due to fatigue. The driver's license of the 71-year-old man from Bielefeld was seized by the police.
For press inquiries, contact the Police Headquarters Bielefeld at Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 46, 33615 Bielefeld, or email [email protected]. Outside of office hours, contact the Control center at 0521/545-0.
Contact persons for further information include Sonja Rehmert (0521/545-3020), Katja Küster (0521/545-3195), Sarah Siedschlag (0521/545-3021), Michael Kötter (0521/545-3022), Hella Christoph (0521/545-3023), Fabian Rickel (0521/545-3024), Caroline Steffen (0521/545-3026), Lukas Reker (0521/545-3222), and Jan Grote (0521/545-3235).
The accident happened near the 'Letzter Heller' rest area, around 3:00 AM. The specific name of the police officer who investigated the accident on 02.09.2025 on the A33 near Borchen is not mentioned in the available sources.
For more information, visit the Bielefeld Police website at https://bielefeld.polizei.nrw/. The police are urging drivers to prioritise safety and take regular breaks to prevent accidents like this from happening again.
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