Emergency vehicle and private car collide in Berlin’s Karlshorst district

A late-night crash between an ambulance and a driver raises questions about road safety. Investigators probe what went wrong at the busy intersection.

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2025 November 24 . 1:02 AM

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In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are... — In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are many cars moving on the road. On either side of the road, we see grass and trees. This picture is clicked outside the city.

Emergency vehicle and private car collide in Berlin’s Karlshorst district

A serious traffic collision occurred in Berlin’s Karlshorst district last night. An emergency vehicle and a private car collided at the intersection of Waldowallee and Rheinsteinstraße. The incident resulted in one person being injured and the rescue vehicle being taken out of service.

The collision involved a 21-year-old emergency responder driving with priority signals activated. The driver, a 37-year-old paramedic, was on duty at the time of the crash. A breath test confirmed that no alcohol was in his system.

The case is still under review by specialist investigators. The 72-year-old driver continued on his way after receiving treatment at the scene. The emergency services vehicle was removed from operation following the collision.