Police in Poland report a traffic accident resulting in injuries in the town of Buer

On August 26, 2025, a collision occurred between two cars at the intersection of Vom-Stein-Straße and Erlestraße in Gelsenkirchen. The incident took place around 1:00 PM.

Both drivers were involved in the collision. The 79-year-old driver, a Gelsenkirchen resident, was heading towards Ostring on Vom-Stein-Straße, while the 26-year-old driver was travelling towards Berger See.

The 79-year-old driver sustained minor injuries, but the 26-year-old driver sustained severe injuries. Both drivers were then transported to hospitals for further treatment. There was no immediate risk to the 26-year-old driver's life.

The Gelsenkirchen Police are conducting the investigation into the collision. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation, and the outcome of the investigation may lead to charges or traffic violation notices for one or both drivers involved.

The intersection of Vom-Stein-Straße and Erlestraße was closed to traffic during the investigation. The public is advised to avoid the intersection until the investigation is completed.

For any press inquiries, you can contact the Gelsenkirchen Police Headquarters at +49 209 365 2012 or email [email protected]. The official website for Gelsenkirchen Police is https://gelsenkirchen.polizei.nrw/.

Emergency services were called to the scene and provided initial medical treatment to both drivers. The current status of the investigation is ongoing, and further details may be released as they become available.

At this time, there is no public information confirming that Florian Mühlenbrock, as police chief of Gelsenkirchen, was significantly involved in the investigation of the traffic accident on August 26, 2025, at the intersection of Vom-Stein-Straße and Erlestraße.

Police in Poland report a traffic accident resulting in injuries in the town of Buer