Serious accident in Bargstedt: Six injured in collision on L124

Serious accident in Bargstedt: Six injured in collision on L124

On June 4, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on State Road 124 in Bargstedt at around 3:45 p.m., resulting in several injuries. The scene of the accident immediately attracted the attention of emergency services after a Mercedes C180, driven by a 22-year-old driver from Brest, crossed into the oncoming lane for reasons that are still unclear. There was a collision with an oncoming taxi bus that was driven by a 39-year-old driver from Harsefeld.

Another person involved was a Seat Mii, whose 48-year-old driver also comes from Harsefeld. The driver of the Seat Mii tried to avoid the Mercedes C180 and skidded, causing him to crash into the taxi bus. Another SUV, a Mercedes GLB AMG, was also involved in the accident, whose 29-year-old driver was also nearby. The collision caused significant damage to all four vehicles involved, which were classified as total losses. The total damage caused exceeded 50,000 euros.

Injured people and rescue efforts

A total of six people were injured. The driver of the Mercedes C180 suffered serious injuries and had to be freed from the wreckage of his vehicle. The driver of the Seat Mii also sustained serious injuries. The occupants of the taxi bus, including a 38-year-old taxi driver and a 10-year-old child, suffered minor injuries and were able to free themselves from the vehicle.

Due to the mass casualty incident (MANV), an extensive rescue operation was triggered. Six ambulances and two emergency medical vehicles were dispatched to the scene of the accident. In addition, the Christoph 29 rescue helicopter from Hamburg was requested to transport the seriously injured people to a suitable clinic as quickly as possible. The injured were finally taken to the Elbe clinics in Stade and Buxtehude. after initial care on site.

Traffic stops and investigations

Due to the accident, State Road 124 was closed from 3:45 p.m. to around 8:20 p.m., which led to significant traffic delays during rush hour. The fire brigade was on site to secure the accident site, carry out clean-up work and collect operating materials. The investigation into the cause of the accident was carried out by an expert from the Stade public prosecutor's office.

Traffic accident statistics, such as those from destatis.de, show that such serious traffic accidents represent a major challenge for traffic safety. The aim is to use collected data to develop measures to improve road safety and to draw attention to the numerous factors that lead to accidents.

In order to avoid such accidents in the future, greater attention must be paid to various aspects, such as traffic education or infrastructure. The current events in Bargstedt are a clear indication of the urgency of these measures.