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Car crashes near S-Bahn tracks in Munich: Driver lucky to escape unharmed

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Munich, January 5 – A blue Seat veered off the road on Siemensallee in Obersendling on Saturday morning, January 3, and came to a halt in dense bushes just before the S-Bahn tracks. The driver was fortunate to escape the incident unharmed, as confirmed by the Munich Fire Department.

Witness Alerts Emergency Services

The incident occurred around 8:28 AM on Saturday. A witness observed the car driving into the thicket and stopping shortly before the S-Bahn tracks. She immediately alerted the emergency services, leading to a swift response from the Munich Fire Department and local police.

Upon arrival, emergency personnel discovered the vehicle lodged on a slope leading to a lower road. The car was so deeply embedded in the vegetation that it could not be driven out. The incident commander made the decision to pull the Seat back from the slope. Using a sling and careful maneuvering, the rescue workers successfully pulled the vehicle back several meters and secured it from rolling away.

Police Investigate Cause of Incident

Local police have launched an investigation into the circumstances that led to the car leaving the road. The Munich Fire Department did not disclose any details regarding the cause of the incident. After the recovery operation, the vehicle was handed over to its owner.

The quick response of the Munich Fire Department ensured that what could have been a more serious incident ended without injury. The proximity to the S-Bahn tracks highlighted the potential danger, but effective intervention prevented any further complications.

This incident underscores the importance of vigilance on the roads and the critical role of emergency services in responding to unforeseen events. The area around Siemensallee is known for its proximity to public transport infrastructure, making such incidents particularly sensitive.

Additional Information on Recent Incidents in Munich:

  • December 17, 2025: Fire alarm system self-activates due to a smoldering fire in Maxvorstadt. No injuries reported. [meinestadt.de](https://aktuell.meinestadt.de/muenchen/feuerwehreinsatz/6369227)
  • December 16, 2025: A public bus caught fire near Arabellapark in Bogenhausen. No passengers were harmed. [meinestadt.de](https://aktuell.meinestadt.de/muenchen/feuerwehreinsatz/6358336)
  • December 11, 2025: A fire broke out in a storage room of a painting business in Sendling-Westpark. The fire department prevented further spread. [meinestadt.de](https://aktuell.meinestadt.de/muenchen/feuerwehreinsatz/6330001)
  • December 9, 2025: A car fire on the A99 highway near Obermenzing resulted in no injuries as all occupants had exited the vehicle. [meinestadt.de](https://aktuell.meinestadt.de/muenchen/feuerwehreinsatz/6322111)
  • November 29, 2025: A fatal traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Schleißheimer Straße and Max-Diamand-Straße, involving a Porsche and a Renault. Two individuals died from their injuries. [presseportal.de](https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/131419/6169680)
  • November 27, 2025: A room fire in a multi-family house in Neuperlach Nord resulted in several injuries. [meinestadt.de](https://aktuell.meinestadt.de/muenchen/feuerwehreinsatz/6249021)
  • November 19, 2025: Two carports caught fire in Solln, threatening an adjacent residential building. [meinestadt.de](https://aktuell.meinestadt.de/muenchen/feuerwehreinsatz/6194562)
  • November 10, 2025: A severe traffic accident at the intersection of Kreillerstraße and St.-Veit-Straße resulted in multiple injuries and the death of a toddler. [meinestadt.de](https://aktuell.meinestadt.de/muenchen/feuerwehreinsatz/6140404)

The Munich Fire Department continues to be active across the city, responding to a variety of incidents, from traffic accidents to fires and technical assistance requests, ensuring public safety and rapid intervention.

Source: [tz.de](https://www.tz.de/muenchen/stadt/thalkirchen-obersendling-forstenried-fuerstenried-solln-ort43351/auto-kommt-von-strasse-ab-und-bleibt-vor-bahn-gleisen-stecken-feuerwehr-rueckt-an-94108730.html), [meinestadt.de](https://aktuell.meinestadt.de/muenchen/feuerwehreinsatz/4636411), [presseportal.de](https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/131419/6169680)

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