Fatal Accident on Messedamm: Lorry Collides with Motorcyclist in Charlottenburg
Berlin, January 15 – A fatal road accident occurred yesterday afternoon on Messedamm in Berlin’s Charlottenburg district, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist. The incident involved a collision between a lorry and a motorcycle, leading to extensive road closures and significant traffic disruptions.
Emergency Services Respond to the Scene
Reports indicate that emergency services, including paramedics and police, were dispatched to the scene immediately following the collision. Despite their efforts, the motorcyclist could not be saved. The exact time of the accident was not specified, but it was reported yesterday afternoon, January 15, 2026.
A police reporter confirmed that Messedamm was completely closed between Jafféstraße/Halenseestraße and Masurenallee due to the severity of the accident and ongoing emergency operations. This closure caused substantial traffic jams around the exhibition grounds and on the on-ramps and off-ramps of the A100 motorway.
Investigation into the Cause of the Accident Underway
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the precise cause of the collision. Details regarding the identities of those involved or the circumstances leading up to the accident have not yet been released. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
This tragic event highlights the ongoing concerns regarding road safety in urban areas, particularly at busy intersections and major thoroughfares like Messedamm. Drivers are urged to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such incidents.
Other Incidents in Berlin and Brandenburg
In other news from Berlin and Brandenburg:
- Man Rescued from Sinking Houseboat on Seddinsee: The Berlin air rescue service, in cooperation with the water police, rescued a man from a sinking houseboat on Seddinsee in Müggelheim yesterday morning. The man noticed water entering his boat and managed to get to a nearby boat. Due to unstable ice, he was rescued by helicopter. The boat later sank and operations were underway to secure it and retrieve operating fluids.
- Two Wolves Hit by Car on B5 Near Berlin City Limits: Two wolves were fatally struck by a car on federal road B5 between Rohrbeck and Dallgow-Döberitz in the Havelland district, near the Berlin city limits. A 47-year-old driver, heading towards Berlin, collided with the animals despite emergency braking. The driver was unharmed, but her car sustained approximately 10,000 euros in damage. This incident adds to the more than 35 wolves that died in road traffic in Brandenburg in 2025.
- Weapon Found During Car Check in Schöneberg: Plainclothes officers confiscated a loaded firearm and ammunition during a vehicle stop in Schöneberg on Wednesday evening. A 25-year-old driver was stopped for speeding, and a weapon-like object was spotted. A subsequent search of his apartment, conducted with a special forces unit, uncovered brass knuckles and two mobile phones. The man was released after identification, and investigations for violating the Weapons Act are ongoing.
- Intensive Offender (14) Causes Balcony Fire in Neukölln: A 14-year-old known to the police as an intensive offender caused a fire on a balcony in Gropiusstadt (Neukölln) on Wednesday. A witness saw the teenager throw an object onto a balcony, followed by a loud bang and flames. The fire department extinguished the fully engulfed balcony. A 53-year-old tenant and her 14-year-old son suffered smoke inhalation and were hospitalized. The suspect was apprehended, and an arrest warrant is being sought for suspected aggravated arson.
- Man Robbed While Trying to Sell Phone in Kreuzberg: A 51-year-old man was robbed in Kreuzberg on Wednesday while attempting to sell his mobile phone. He had arranged to meet a buyer via an online portal. Three individuals appeared, used pepper spray and assaulted him in an attempt to snatch his phone. One 14-year-old suspect was detained by a witness, while the other two fled. The victim sustained abrasions, and the robbery department is investigating.
- Raids After Spray-Painting Incident: Federal Police Search Several Apartments: Federal police searched the homes of seven alleged sprayers in four Berlin districts and one Brandenburg municipality on Wednesday morning. This followed an incident on October 30, 2025, where a group of about ten people spray-painted an S-Bahn carriage at Messe Süd station. During the raids, spray-painting equipment, sketches, mobile phones, and storage media were seized. Pyrotechnics and a blank gun were also found in one apartment, leading to additional charges against a 16-year-old German for violations of the Explosives and Weapons Acts.
- Child Hit by Car on School Way in Neuruppin at Green Light: A ten-year-old student was seriously injured in Neuruppin (Ostprignitz-Ruppin district) when he was hit by a turning car at a green traffic light on Wednesday morning. The boy was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver reportedly overlooked the student while making a left turn. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
- Weapon Ban at Train Stations: Federal Police Confiscate Dangerous Items: As part of the weapon ban at train stations, the Federal Police have confiscated numerous dangerous items. The ban, in effect until February 2, covers major stations including Hauptbahnhof, Zoologischer Garten, Alexanderplatz, and Ostkreuz. Confiscated items included blank guns, brass knuckles, batons, knives, pepper sprays, and a stun gun flashlight.
- Man Seriously Injured in Apartment Fire in Cottbus: A 32-year-old man was seriously injured in an apartment fire in Cottbus. He was rescued from his smoke-filled apartment, resuscitated, and taken to the hospital. The cause of the fire is unknown. Other residents noticed smoke and alerted the fire department. The apartment is currently uninhabitable.
These incidents underscore the ongoing efforts of emergency services and law enforcement to maintain public safety and respond to various emergencies across the region.
Source: Berliner Morgenpost
