Collision at Holstentor results in eight people getting hurt

On the evening of Wednesday, August 27, 2025, a traffic accident occurred at Holstentor in Lübeck involving a city transit bus and a VW Passat.

According to the available reports, the driver of the VW Passat was a 75-year-old man from Leipzig. The bus driver, upon seeing the approaching Passat, applied the brakes but could not prevent the collision.

At the time of the accident, the city transit bus was already in the right lane, traveling towards the city center with a green light. The man initially positioned his car in the left-turn lane, intending to turn into Straße An der Untertrave. However, he illegally crossed a solid line to switch to the right lane, intending to go straight.

The accident scene was cleared by 6:50 PM. Remarkably, both the city transit bus and the VW Passat remained driveable after the collision.

Sadly, eight passengers were injured in the accident, including one woman severely. Seven bus passengers sustained minor injuries. The ongoing investigation is focused on the actions of the 75-year-old driver.

The police have initiated an investigation against the 75-year-old driver for suspected reckless bodily harm in multiple cases. The investigation findings will determine the final charges against the driver. Furthermore, the investigation also includes violations of lane usage regulations.

No further details on the injured passengers' conditions were provided in the current report. The name of the 75-year-old driver involved in the incident was not disclosed in the available reports.

The exact amount of property damage from the accident is still being determined. Multiple ambulances were on the scene to treat the injured. The accident has emphasised the importance of adhering to traffic rules, particularly in busy urban areas.