Shocker in Auberg: Three injured in a serious traffic accident!

Shocker in Auberg: Three injured in a serious traffic accident!

This evening, June 12, 2025, a traffic accident involving three vehicles occurred at around 6:20 p.m. in the Teufelmühle in Auberg, Rohrbach district. According to reports from Photokershi The fire departments from Auberg, St. Peter am Wimberg, Haslach an der Mühl and Rohrbach im Mühlkreis were alerted to rescue people. Fortunately, none of the people involved were trapped, but three people were injured, although the extent of their injuries remains undetermined. The first aid was provided by rescue workers who were already present.

The exact cause of the accident is currently unclear and is the focus of police investigations. After the rescue work was completed, the fire department took over the clean-up work at the accident site.

Traffic accidents at a glance

The incident in Auberg fits into a worrying trend linked to the general traffic situation in Europe and specifically in Germany. There were around 2.5 million road traffic accidents in Germany in 2023 Statista reported. While the number of accidents has increased in recent decades, the number of accidents resulting in personal injuries remains relatively constant. This shows that although road safety measures have increased, the dangers in road traffic remain present.

The statistics are particularly worrying when you consider traffic deaths. In 1970, 19,193 people died in road traffic in Germany, while this number fell to 2,839 in 2023. Nevertheless, the downward trend in traffic fatalities has slowed since the early 2010s. The number of road deaths in the EU is currently around 46 per million inhabitants, and in Germany it is 34.

Causes of traffic accidents

The most common causes of traffic accidents resulting in personal injuries include insufficient distance, improper speed and driving under the influence of alcohol. In 2023, around 15,700 alcohol-related accidents with personal injuries were recorded, resulting in 193 deaths. These developments make it clear that preventive measures are continually necessary to increase road safety.

In addition, accidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters have recently increased. In 2023 alone, there were 23,744 people injured or killed on e-bikes, an increase compared to 2022. Cyclists are the most frequently involved road users in accidents after drivers.

Today's accident in Auberg reminds us how important it is to exercise caution on the road. Police will continue to investigate to shed more light on the circumstances of the incident.