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Tragic accident in Rotherbaum: cyclist dies after collision with door
There was a fatal accident in Hamburg-Rotherbaum when a cyclist collided with an open car door.
Tragic accident in Rotherbaum: cyclist dies after collision with door
A tragic accident occurred in Hamburg-Rotherbaum on September 28th that shocked the local community. A 41-year-old cyclist died after colliding with a car door. Loud t online The woman died in hospital a few days after the incident from the serious injuries she suffered.
The accident happened as follows: a driver of a Ford Transit stopped on the right side of the road to let a passenger get out. Unfortunately, the passenger opened the door while the cyclist was passing in the adjacent cycle lane and collided with the door. This incident resulted in an immediate fall, which had fatal consequences. The Hamburg police are asking witnesses to call 040 4286-56789 to provide further information about the accident.
Fatal accidents in Hamburg
The tragic incident in Rotherbaum is not the only fatal cycling accident in Hamburg this year. How World reports, another cyclist recently died after a similar accident in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld. This 57-year-old Pedelec rider also had bad luck when a parked car opened the door and he fell without a bike helmet. He died five days later from severe head injuries.
In 2025, eight cyclists have already lost their lives in Hamburg. While this is a slight improvement compared to ten deaths in 2024 and nine in 2023, the situation remains alarming. Turning accidents in which trucks or buses overlook cyclists are particularly dangerous. There have already been two such fatal accidents in the first half of 2025. A particularly affected segment are “dooring” accidents, which are also caused by opening car doors.
Vision Zero and the demands of cyclists
Since 2007, Hamburg has been committed to “Vision Zero” in order to avoid traffic deaths and serious injuries. Transport institutions are increasingly recognizing the need to take immediate measures. The General German Bicycle Club (ADFC) Hamburg is calling for a “Vision Zero Master Plan”, which includes, among other things, driving bans for trucks and buses without turning assistants and comprehensive 30 km/h regulations. It remains to be hoped that such measures can significantly improve the safety of cyclists in the Hanseatic city.
The most recent accidents make it clear that there are still acute dangers for many cyclists in Hamburg. It is up to all road users to be more careful to prevent such tragic incidents in the future.