Shock in the Engelberg tunnel: drivers ram trucks and escape!

Shock in the Engelberg tunnel: drivers ram trucks and escape!

on Wednesday morning, June 11, 2025, there was a traffic accident in the Engelberg tunnel near Leonberg that called on the local police authority. At around 7 a.m., a 60-year-old truck driver had to brake due to traffic when a driver driving behind him raced into the rear of his semitrailer. The property damage incurred is estimated at around 5,000 euros. Unfortunately, the person causing the accident did not take care of the incident and turned out of the dust. The Esslinger Zeitung reports that the Ludwigsburg traffic inspection is now being determined and looking for witnesses Is that can report on 0711 / 6869-0.

The circumstances of the accident are not unusual. In 2023 there were around 2.5 million road traffic accidents in Germany, which is due to the increasingly dense traffic. While the number of accidents is increasing overall, the number of accidents with personal injury remains at a constant level, similar to in 1955. In order to counteract this questionable development, the European Transport Minister has created the goal of 'vision Zero', which provides for no more to be admitted by 2050. According to Statista, around 2,839 people died in 2023 due to traffic accidents in Germany, an ongoing trend that requires the attention of authorities and politicians

The background and developments

It is above all insufficient distance, non -adapted speed and drive frequent factors under the influence of alcohol that lead to accidents. In 2023, around 15,700 alcohol -related accidents were registered in which 193 people died and almost 19,000 were injured. Fog and game accidents also represent special risks. Despite the multitude of statistics, the awareness of security in traffic remains a constant challenge for many road users.

In the event of the accident in the Engelberg tunnel, there are currently still many open questions. Who was the fleeting driver? What were the exact circumstances of the brake of the truck driver? The press portal has reported on the unique situation, which is a serious topic for many road users. Witnesses should urgently report to ensure clarity and thus possibly be avoided in the future.

The local authorities appeal, especially in the event of accidents on motorways such as the A81, to always keep an overview and to pay attention to the speed regulations. A clarifying word with the police for avoiding accident cannot harm and maybe prevent some misfortune.