Huge tree falls on cars in Düsseldorf - drivers seriously injured!

Huge tree falls on cars in Düsseldorf - drivers seriously injured!

In the afternoon of May 27, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on Vennhauser Allee in Düsseldorf. At around 5:00 p.m. a large tree tipped over and fell on two moving cars, which led to a dramatic incident. The tree had a height of approx. 15 meters and a trunk circumference of about 60 centimeters. Passers -by alerted the rescue workers at 5:08 p.m., who quickly arrived on site to help the injured drivers.

The driver of one of the vehicles, a 22-year-old, suffered serious injuries and had to be taken to the hospital. However, his car was completely buried under the tree, while the other driver was unharmed. Fortunately, this second car was only hit by the treetop and therefore still ready to drive. The heavily damaged car, an Audi, suffered a total damage and was towed.

rescue measures and traffic accident consequences

The rescue work was as demanding because a fire brigade crane was needed to raise the tree from the vehicles. This work lasted about an hour, while the Vennhauser Allee was completely blocked during this time, which led to long traffic jams in the urban area. The traffic was able to roll normally around 6:30 p.m., but the effects of the incident were felt for the drivers.

Experts suspect that the rotten of the tree was responsible for its overthrow. This type of incident is not only a moment of carelessness, but is also related to general traffic safety. According to Destatis.de, such accidents can provide extensive data on the traffic safety situation that are crucial for future measures in legislation and traffic safety policy.

accidents of this kind are unfortunately not uncommon in Germany. Road traffic accident statistics provide valuable information that helps to better understand accidents and minimize possible risks for road users. In this specific case, the incident illustrates the importance of regular tree controls along the streets and in urban areas to avoid such dangerous situations in the future.