Severe road collision in Dresden leaves two people injured

On August 21, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred at Stuttgarter Straße, Kaitz, between 07:21 AM and 09:00 AM. Two cars of the type VW were involved in the collision, resulting in injuries to both drivers.

The 55-year-old driver of the overturned car sustained slight injuries, while the 42-year-old driver of the second vehicle suffered severe injuries. Emergency responders initially cared for the injured drivers on the sidewalk. Schoolchildren on a bus were initially affected by the accident and were partly cared for by fire department personnel.

A total of 36 personnel from the fire and rescue stations Albertstadt and Altstadt, the B-service, and the local fire department Kaitz were involved in the operation. Hazardous materials were leaked during the operation at the accident site, causing traffic disruptions and affecting public transportation.

The police have begun investigating the cause of the accident, and the schoolchildren were later safely escorted to their destination. The Fire Department Dresden Press Office can be contacted for inquiries. Michael Klahre is the contact person for the Fire Department Dresden Press Office, and his contact number is 0351/8155-295. Alternatively, you can send an email to [email protected].

The official website of the Fire Department Dresden is https://www.dresden.de/feuerwehr, where you can find more information about the department's activities and services. We hope for a speedy recovery for those injured in the accident.

Traffic disruptions in the area of the accident site are expected to persist until further notice. The public is advised to avoid the area and to follow the detour signs provided by the authorities. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.