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Serious motorcycle accident on A57: Biker fights for his life!
On June 1, 2025, a serious motorcycle accident occurred on the A57 near Cologne-Worringen, resulting in a full closure.
Serious motorcycle accident on A57: Biker fights for his life!
A serious traffic accident occurred on Sunday, June 1st, shortly before 1 p.m. on the A 57 motorway between Cologne-Worringen and Cologne-Chorweiler. A 36-year-old Harley driver crashed into the rear of a slow-moving Mercedes driven by a 27-year-old driver. The exact reason for the sudden collision is still unclear, but the consequences are serious. The biker was seriously injured and had to be transported to the hospital in a rescue helicopter. Fortunately, the three occupants of the car and two other motorcyclists remained mostly unharmed, as rheinische-anzeigenblaetter.de reports.
The A57 motorway, which is an important traffic route from the Dutch border to Cologne, was completely closed in the direction of Cologne after the accident. The vehicles had to be diverted via the Worringen junction, which led to significant traffic jams and delays. In the past, accidents on the A 57 have often led to kilometer-long traffic jams and disruptions, as tag24.de reports. The traffic situation is often influenced by wrong-way drivers, accidents and even loose animals, which poses additional risks for drivers.
Road safety and statistics
Such accidents are not only an individual misfortune, but also shed light on the general traffic safety situation in Germany. The aim of the road traffic accident statistics of the Federal Statistical Office is to provide reliable data on the collection, comprehensive information about accidents and the people affected. These statistics are of great importance for policy makers in the areas of legislation, traffic education and infrastructure, as destatis.de highlights. They help take safety measures and shape transport policy.
After the accident, witnesses were asked to report to the traffic commissioner. In particular, everyone who observed the incident is asked to contact us by phone on 0221 229-0 or by email at poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de. Witness statements could be crucial to better understanding the accident and preventing similar incidents in the future.