Tractor's axle malfunctions, causing a thrilling accident on B22 highway.

On August 19, 2025, a significant traffic accident occurred in Burgebrach, district of Bamberg. The incident involved a tractor and a Mercedes, which collided at the intersection of Kapellenfeld onto federal road B22.

According to the initial report released by news agency News5 at 6.15 PM on the same day, the collision was a right-of-way violation. The tractor, being driven by an 83-year-old driver, lost its front axle in the collision, while the Mercedes, driven by a 53-year-old driver, tore off the entire front axle of the tractor.

Both vehicles were totaled and had to be towed away from the scene. The accident caused significant property damage, with the total estimated at 40,000 euros. The volunteer fire brigade in Burgebrach and the road maintenance service in Bamberg were at the scene of the accident, managing leaked fluids and traffic.

The police in Bamberg-Land confirmed that the drivers of both vehicles sustained minor injuries. The incident required extensive recovery operations, and the accident scene was cleared by Tuesday evening.

The responsible authority for investigating the traffic accident is typically the local police and public prosecution office in Bamberg, specifically the Verkehrsunfalluntersuchung (traffic accident investigation) units within these authorities. However, specific information on this exact accident's investigating authority is not found in the given search results.

The official report with further details was released by the police in Bamberg-Land on August 20, 2025. The accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon. The police urged drivers to exercise caution and follow traffic rules to avoid similar incidents.