Two injured in Berlin crash as traffic crime unit investigates
A traffic collision in Berlin’s Charlottenburg district left two people injured on the morning of January 17, 2026. The crash happened at the intersection of Ernst-Reuter-Platz and Otto-Suhr-Allee, causing significant damage to both vehicles involved. Authorities have now referred the case to a specialised traffic crime unit for further investigation.
The incident took place at around 10:50 a.m. A 42-year-old man was driving a Mercedes and had stopped at a red light. Moments later, a 57-year-old woman changed lanes and rear-ended his vehicle.
The impact caused severe upper-body pain for the woman, who was taken to hospital for treatment. The man reported neck pain but chose to seek medical help on his own. Both cars sustained heavy damage and had to be cleared from the scene by firefighters. Investigators have not yet confirmed who was at fault for the collision.
The case is now under review by the traffic crime unit of Police Directorate 2 (North). The injured parties received medical attention, while the damaged vehicles were removed from the site. Further details on responsibility for the crash remain unclear.
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