Unexpected Road Accident Near Berlin: Four Ukrainian Passengers Injured in Major Bus Crash
In the early hours of Friday near the German capital, Berlin, a serious traffic incident occurred involving a large passenger bus carrying numerous travelers, including Ukrainian citizens. According to preliminary reports from authorities, the bus, operated by Flixbus and traveling from Copenhagen to Vienna, unexpectedly veered off the motorway A19 close to the town of Rebell at around 2:30 a.m. The vehicle rolled over and ended up in a roadside ditch, prompting emergency services to respond swiftly. As a result of the crash, 31 people were injured; 25 sustained minor injuries, while six victims were in more severe condition. The driver was trapped inside and was extracted after two hours of rescue efforts. One man with critical injuries was airlifted to a hospital in Berlin. The other injured passengers with lighter wounds were transported to eight nearby medical facilities. Official sources, including the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, confirmed that among the 54 passengers in the bus, four were Ukrainian citizens, born in 2004, 2006, and 2007. Three Ukrainians suffered minor injuries; they received medical aid at the scene, while a young girl was hospitalized due to hematomas and bruises but is expected to be discharged by July 5 after additional examinations. The ministry also stated that the remaining three Ukrainian victims were provided with free tickets to continue their journey. Recently, near the Romanian city of Constanta, another similar accident occurred involving a Ukrainian bus traveling from Odesa to Bucharest. In that incident, 55 Ukrainians, including nine children, were involved, and four were injured. These incidents highlight the dangers of international travel and underscore the importance of strict safety measures on roads.