Hamburg, December 23, 2025 – A car veered off the road and collided with the facade of an office building in the Bergedorf district of Hamburg on Tuesday morning. The incident, which took place on Alte Holstenstraße shortly before 9 AM, caused no injuries, but the street was temporarily closed to traffic.
Incident Details: Car Leaves Roadway
According to police reports, the vehicle left the roadway, drove over the sidewalk, and subsequently struck the building’s facade. The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and while the collision caused damage to the building, no individuals were harmed.
Temporary Road Closure in Alte Holstenstraße
The Alte Holstenstraße was temporarily closed following the accident to allow for police investigation and cleanup operations. This closure likely caused some disruption to local traffic, though details on the duration and impact on commuters were not immediately available. The incident was reported on NDR 90,3’s “NDR 90,3 Aktuell” program at 1:00 PM on December 23, 2025.
Additional News from Hamburg
This incident comes amidst other notable news from Hamburg. Reports indicate that Rossmann founder Dirk Roßmann is reportedly joining an investor group aiming to complete the Elbtower project at the Elbe bridges. Separately, a police chase in Hamburg-Bramfeld ended in a collision with a public bus after the fleeing driver allegedly attempted to break into another car. Traffic in northern Germany has been relatively smooth ahead of Christmas, with ADAC forecasts for congestion not materializing, though heavy traffic is still anticipated for the last weekend of the year.
Cultural Events and Holiday Preparations
On the cultural front, Max Mutzke’s Christmas party, “Schöne Bescherung,” transformed the Theater Neue Flora into a festive stage, setting the mood for the holidays. As Christmas approaches, residents are also making their final grocery purchases, and many are preparing for holiday travel, as highlighted by segments like “Driving home for Christmas?” on NDR.de Hamburg.
Source: https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/hamburg/bergedorf-auto-kracht-in-hauswand,kurzehh-2062.html
