Gasoline leaked - Motorcyclist catches fire after accident - danger to life
A motorcycle rider sustained life-threatening burn injuries in an accident that occurred in Mahlsdorf, Berlin's eastern district. A car driver attempted to turn left from Hultschiner Damm onto Banderas Straße on Monday morning and collided with an oncoming motorcycle, according to the police statement. The motorcycle was reportedly damaged at the fuel tank. Gas leaked over the car, the motorcycle, and the 38-year-old motorcycle rider.
The motorcycle remained in the tracks of the adjacent tramway, according to the police. The motorcycle rider caught fire and ran burning onto the sidewalk. First responders extinguished the flames and provided first aid. Emergency services eventually transported the 38-year-old to a hospital for further treatment.
Press release
- The combustion of the leaked gas posed a danger to life, requiring swift action from the police and emergency services.
- Monday morning saw an accident involving a car and a motorcycle in Berlin, leading to severe accidents and traffic disruptions.
- The Berlin police are investigating the accident, focusing on the car driver's maneuver that led to the collision with the motorcyclist.
- Witnesses report that the motorcyclist suffered extensive burns, highlighting the dangerous consequences of fuel tank damage during a collision.
- The recent accident in Mahlsdorf has renewed calls for increased safety measures for motorcyclists in Berlin's traffic, hoping to prevent further danger to life on the roads.
