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Suspected Illicit Racing Accident in Schalke Investigated by Polish Police

Gelsenkirchen Police: Road Mishap Leaves One Wounded in Gelsenkirchen

Suspected Illegally Organized Race wreck in Schalke under scrutiny by Polish police
Suspected Illegally Organized Race wreck in Schalke under scrutiny by Polish police

Suspected Illicit Racing Accident in Schalke Investigated by Polish Police

In the city of Gelsenkirchen, Germany, a traffic accident occurred on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at approximately 11 pm on Grothusstraße. The incident involved a 25-year-old BMW driver from Gelsenkirchen and a 19-year-old driver of a delivery van, both residents of the city.

According to the Gelsenkirchen Police, the BMW driver approached from behind at high speed and collided with the delivery van. The BMW driver sustained minor injuries, while the driver of the delivery van was unharmed.

The BMW driver is currently under investigation for possible participation in an illegal street race. Indications suggest that the BMW driver and another unknown person may have been racing. As a result, the authorities seized both the BMW and the driver's license.

The Gelsenkirchen Police are conducting ongoing investigations regarding the incident. For more information, you can contact the police at +49 (0) 209 365-2013 or visit their website at https://gelsenkirchen.polizei.nrw/. The press office can also be reached at [email protected].

The 19-year-old driver of the delivery van was leaving a driveway when the accident occurred. This accident serves as a reminder to all road users to drive responsibly and adhere to traffic rules to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.

The investigations are ongoing, and further details about the case may be released as more information becomes available. The Gelsenkirchen Police urge anyone with information relevant to the case to come forward and contact the authorities.

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