Horrible accident in Hammerbrook: car hits traffic light pole!
Traffic accident in Hamburg-Hammerbrook: Car crashes into traffic light pole, two injured, intersection temporarily closed.

Horrible accident in Hammerbrook: car hits traffic light pole!
On Saturday afternoon, June 14, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Grevenweg and Hammerlandstrasse in Hamburg-Hammerbrook. A car crashed into a traffic light pole, causing the entire intersection's traffic lights to fail. The result was significant traffic delays in the district as the intersection had to be temporarily closed. Police, fire and rescue services were quickly on the scene to secure the scene of the accident and care for the injured people. At least two people were injured after the accident, although the exact number of those affected is still unclear. The cause of the incident is still unclear, which makes the investigation by the authorities on site more difficult.
Unfortunately, traffic accidents in Hamburg are not uncommon. How day24 Reportedly, colliding vehicles are one of the main causes of such incidents. Dangerous accidents occur again and again, particularly in Hamburg's city center and on the motorways, including the A7, A1, A23, A24 and A25. In addition to car and bus accidents, this also includes motorcycle and bicycle accidents, which are documented by police reports. Information about current traffic disruptions, traffic jams or even full closures can be found in the reports, which are usually closely timed.
Road safety in focus
Statistics on the road safety situation in Germany are crucial for improving existing measures. The statistics provides comprehensive and differentiated data that serves as a basis for legislation and infrastructure projects. Not only are the causes and consequences of the accident recorded, but also the road users affected.
The information collected makes it possible to compare risks between different modes of transport and to develop targeted measures to improve road safety. In view of the alarming number of accidents, it remains a key political concern to take appropriate steps in both road construction and traffic education.
Given the current situation at the Grevenweg/Hammerlandstrasse intersection, it is to be hoped that the injured will recover quickly and the causes of such accidents can be quickly clarified. The authorities are faced with the challenge of constantly improving traffic safety in our Hanseatic city and avoiding accidents as much as possible.