major collision in Westenfeld causes 5 individuals to sustain injuries

In Bochum, during midday hours, a tragic collision occurred between a vehicle and a fire engine.

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2025 September 12 . 12:10 PM

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Westenfeld experiences a severe road collision, leaving 5 individuals hurt

major collision in Westenfeld causes 5 individuals to sustain injuries

In a shocking incident that occurred at around 12:38 PM today, a head-on collision took place between a passenger car and an unoccupied tour bus on Westenfelder Street in Bochum.

According to a report published by news aktuell, six individuals were initially involved in the accident, with five coming from the car and one from the bus. Four children were among the injured parties. Fortunately, the driver of the tour bus remained unharmed at the scene.

The injured individuals were treated at the scene by paramedics and a doctor before being taken to a hospital in Gelsenkirchen for further treatment. The Bochum Fire Department, who were on the scene, assisted in securing the vehicles and the rescue service.

The police have initiated extensive investigations into the cause of the accident, with the Kreispolizeibehörde Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis (District Police Authority of Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis) leading the inquiry. No new injuries or casualties were reported in the accident.

The operation involving the fire department was completed after about an hour for the 26 personnel involved. The Bochum Fire Department can be contacted at [email protected] or 0234 / 9254-978 for further information or updates.

The official website of the Bochum Fire Department is https://www.bochum.de/Feuerwehr, where more details about the department and its services can be found.

The author of the report is Philip Derleth. The public is reminded to exercise caution on the roads and to drive safely. The police urge anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward and contact the authorities.