Jena, May 31, 2026 – On Saturday morning, a collision occurred in the city center of Jena between an ambulance on an emergency call and a motorcyclist. The 21-year-old rider sustained minor injuries in the collision at the intersection.
- Event: Traffic accident between ambulance and motorcycle
- Location: Intersection Wiesenstraße / Am Anger, Jena
- Time: Saturday, May 30, 2026, approx. 11:15 a.m.
- Involved: Ambulance (on emergency call), 21-year-old motorcyclist
- Injuries: One person slightly injured (hospitalized)
- Witness appeal: Information to the Jena Police at phone 03641 810
Collision at the intersection at a red light
On Saturday at 11:15 a.m., an ambulance was on an urgent emergency call in the Jena city area. According to the Jena State Police Department, the emergency vehicle crossed the busy intersection between Wiesenstraße and the street „Am Anger“ with blue lights and sirens activated. At that time, the traffic light for the ambulance’s direction was red.
At the same time, a 21-year-old motorcyclist entered the intersection coming from Wiesenstraße. She overlooked the approaching ambulance, resulting in a collision between the two vehicles.
21-year-old slightly injured in the University Hospital
The young motorcyclist fell during the collision and sustained minor injuries. After initial medical care directly at the scene of the accident, the injured woman was transported by another requested ambulance to the Jena University Hospital for further treatment.
The police have launched an investigation into the exact cause of the accident and ask anyone who observed the incident to contact the Jena Inspection Service at the telephone number 03641 810 or by email at dsl.id.lpi.jena@polizei.thueringen.de.
Prevention & Advice: Correct behavior with blue lights and sirens
When emergency vehicles approach with special signals (blue lights and sirens), the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) mandate that all other road users must immediately clear the way. This requires calm but swift action:
- Keep calm: Avoid sudden, unpredictable braking maneuvers to prevent rear-end collisions.
- Gain orientation: Determine which direction the signal is coming from, where the emergency vehicle is going, and how many vehicles are following.
- Pull to the side: Use your turn signal to indicate a lane change and move to the right edge of the roadway. On multi-lane roads, a rescue lane must be formed in congested traffic.
- Caution at intersections: Even if you have green lights, you should drive slowly or stop to allow emergency vehicles to cross the intersection safely. Special rights and right-of-way do not exempt emergency personnel from the duty of utmost care.
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Emergency response ends in traffic accident: Collision between ambulance and motorcycle in Jena
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