Car Crash under Strict Lockdown: Vehicle Hits Barrier in Area A2

On Monday, 8th September 2025, a series of collisions occurred on the A2 near Bielefeld, Germany. The incident involved a Volkswagen ID 7 and a traffic sign truck, followed by a rear-end collision in the opposite direction at approximately 08:35.

Initial investigations suggest that a 50-year-old man from Frankfurt, driving a Volkswagen Golf, may have caused the initial collision. The driver of the VW ID 7, a 30-year-old man from Hürth, was driving towards Hannover at around 08:30. The cause of the collision with the traffic sign truck remains unknown.

Both vehicles were no longer roadworthy and had to be towed. The VW ID 7 was a total loss. Outside of office hours, inquiries can be made to the Control Center.

Shortly after, a rear-end collision involving five vehicles occurred on the opposite lane, heading towards Dortmund. The estimated total damage to the five vehicles involved is around €25,000. The 37-year-old truck driver from Mannheim, who was standing next to his vehicle during the accident, was seriously injured. A witness reported driving over debris and potential damage to their vehicle. Two vehicles involved in the rear-end collisions had to be towed.

The collision occurred between the Ostwestfalen-Lippe and Herford-Bad Salzuflen exits on the A2 heading towards Hannover. Both directions of the A2 were temporarily closed for the landing of a rescue helicopter at around 09:10. The right lane of the A2 heading towards Hannover was reopened at around 09:35, while the left and right lanes remained closed for accident investigation and vehicle recovery until 11:00.

The left and middle lanes of the A2 were closed for investigation until 09:20. The 30-year-old driver sustained minor injuries. The total damage to the traffic sign truck and the truck is estimated to be approximately €15,000.

Press inquiries can be directed to: Polizeipräsidium Bielefeld, Leitungsstab / Press and Public Relations, contact numbers and email provided.

The name of the driver of the VW Golf who caused the accident is not provided in the available search results. It is advised to exercise caution when driving on the A2 near Bielefeld until further notice.