Bus Catches Fire on A103 in Schöneberg, Driver Escapes Unharmed

Henrik MüllerJanuary 22, 20263 Mins read21

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Bus Catches Fire on A103 in Schöneberg, Driver Escapes Unharmed

Berlin, January 21 – A public bus caught fire on the A103 motorway in the Schöneberg district on Wednesday evening. The driver was able to bring himself to safety and remained unharmed. No passengers were on board the bus at the time of the incident, according to the fire department.

Incident Details and Emergency Response

The fire erupted in the rear section of the articulated bus. The exact cause of the blaze remains unclear. Firefighters were quickly on the scene and managed to extinguish the flames efficiently.

During the operation, the A103 in the direction of Sachsendamm had to be completely closed, affecting also the transition to the A100 motorway. This led to significant traffic disruptions in the area.

Other Incidents in Berlin and Brandenburg

This incident is one of several reported by police and fire departments across Berlin and Brandenburg on January 21:

Man Rescued from Wannsee Ice: An ice sailor broke through the ice on Wannsee and was rescued by firefighters. He suffered severe hypothermia and was taken to a hospital. Firefighters, including a helicopter, were deployed for the rescue, which took place approximately 200 meters from the shore near Strandbad Wannsee.
Pedestrian Hit by Car in Lankwitz: A 55-year-old pedestrian was hit and injured by a car in Lankwitz on Tuesday afternoon. The driver, 37, was turning left onto Wiesenweg from Siemensdamm when he struck the pedestrian. The woman was hospitalized with head injuries.
Supermarket Robbery in Neukölln: Three men attacked a supermarket employee in Neukölln on Tuesday evening, beating him and stealing the day’s earnings. The 37-year-old employee was about to close the store on Sonnenallee when he was accosted. He was hospitalized for head injuries, and police are investigating the robbery.
Suspected Drug Dealer Arrested in Moabit: Plainclothes police officers arrested a suspected drug dealer in Berlin-Moabit on Tuesday afternoon. The 30-year-old driver accelerated towards an officer, who narrowly avoided a collision, before being apprehended. Police found cash and suspected cocaine in his vehicle.
Police Involved in Accident in Kreuzberg: A civilian police vehicle was involved in a traffic accident in Kreuzberg on Wednesday afternoon. The police car reportedly disregarded the right-of-way of a Fiat, leading to a collision. No injuries were reported, only property damage.
Wanted Man Arrested on Train in Frankfurt (Oder): Federal police arrested a 30-year-old Polish national on a cross-border train in Frankfurt (Oder) on Tuesday morning. He was wanted on an arrest warrant from the Landshut public prosecutor’s office for driving without a license and was unable to pay a fine of 7,700 euros, leading to his imprisonment.
Update on A111 Crash: The driver involved in a crash on the A111 motorway on Tuesday night was found to be intoxicated and driving without a license. The 45-year-old fled the scene but was apprehended by a taxi driver and later tested with a blood alcohol level of 1.9 per mille. Both drivers sustained minor injuries.
Accident on A10: An accident on the A10 motorway towards Hamburg, near the Oranienburg interchange, involved two cars overturning after one rear-ended the other. Both drivers were hospitalized with injuries. Two other cars were also involved, driving over debris.
Suspicious Bag Incident in Treptower Park: A suspicious bag on a sidewalk in Treptower Park triggered a police operation on Wednesday night. Explosive experts used a special robot to examine the bag, which was found to be harmless. The road was closed for 1.5 hours.
Garden House Fire in Reinickendorf: The Berlin fire department responded to a fire in a garden house in Reinickendorf on Tuesday afternoon. The roof of the garden house on Straße 366 in Heiligensee was burning over an area of about 25 square meters. The owner safely evacuated and was unharmed.
Bundeswehr Exercise in Zehlendorf: A Bundeswehr exercise involving helicopters and 200 paratroopers took place over the Teltow Canal in Zehlendorf on Tuesday. The exercise simulated an operation against hostile agents targeting critical infrastructure.
Weapons Found with 17-Year-Old After S-Bahn Attack: Police found several weapons, including a blank gun and an air rifle, during a search of a 17-year-old’s apartment. The teenager had previously punched a man in the face on an S-Bahn train after being confronted for vandalizing seats.