Crane accident in Boizenburg: B 195 for hours closed!

Crane accident in Boizenburg: B 195 for hours closed!

On Tuesday afternoon, August 12, 2025, a serious accident occurred in Boizenburg, Germany. A car crane overturned while the 47-year-old crane driver raised steel beams. The incident appeared on a company premises around 2:30 p.m. and led to considerable traffic disruptions.

The crane tipped over to the side with extended telescopic arms and the telescopic arm fell over the adjacent federal road 195 (B 195) and the cycle and sidewalk. Fortunately, there were no injuries in this accident. The exact reason for overturning the crane and the damage incurred are currently still unclear.

traffic disruptions from rescue work

The federal road 195 remains closed until at least 6 p.m. due to the necessary rescue work, which leads to significant diversions of traffic. From the perspective of the police, the security of passers -by and road users is the top priority in this situation.

The accident not only has an immediate effect on the traffic situation, but also raises questions about the safety precautions on construction sites. Statistics show that the number of reporting accidents in the construction industry in 2022 has fallen to 99,380, which represents a decline compared to 2021 with 103,525 accidents. Nevertheless, the number of accidents remains worryingly high and illustrates the continuing need for improvements in occupational safety. [ BGBauaktuell ]

Dirk Müller, alternating chairman of the BG Bau board, comments on the decline: "The decline in accident frequency shows progress in occupational safety, but there is further need for action." In view of the accident in Boizenburg, it becomes clear that measures to increase security on construction sites are still urgently required.

Analyzes like this show that the constant review and optimization of security standards for crane work are of essential importance in order to further reduce the number of work accidents. This applies in particular against the background that unclear factors, such as in Boizenburg, can always lead to dangerous situations. Preventive measures and training will therefore be essential in the future to minimize the risk.