Bus and truck crash in Hanau leaves four injured, one critically

A misjudged turn led to chaos when a truck slammed into a bus, sending it crashing into a wall. Now, investigators piece together what went wrong.

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2026 April 29 . 6:20 AM

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The image shows a black and white photo of a bus that has been involved in a crash, with its front... — The image shows a black and white photo of a bus that has been involved in a crash, with its front end severely damaged. The bus is parked on the side of the road, with a wall in the background.

Four Injured, One Seriously, in Hanau Traffic Collision

Bus and truck crash in Hanau leaves four injured, one critically

Four people were injured—one seriously—in a major traffic accident in Hanau on Tuesday afternoon. According to police, a city bus and a delivery van collided around noon on Auheimer Straße near Rodgaustraße. The bus then veered off the road and struck a wall.

The 73-year-old driver of the flatbed truck sustained serious injuries. The 39-year-old bus driver and two passengers—a 45-year-old woman and a 66-year-old man—were also injured, though their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. All four were taken to hospitals for further treatment.

Bus Crashes Into Wall After Collision

Preliminary investigations suggest the 73-year-old had pulled onto Auheimer Straße from a property and apparently failed to notice the oncoming bus traveling toward Großauheim. The two vehicles collided, leaving the flatbed truck stationary on the road while the bus swerved to the right and hit a wall.

According to 5VISION.NEWS, a total of 13 people were involved in the accident. Ten other passengers were examined at the scene as a precaution. Firefighters had to extricate the truck driver from his vehicle.

Road Fully Closed Until Afternoon

Auheimer Straße near Rodgaustraße remained completely closed until around 2:30 p.m. for rescue operations, accident documentation, and vehicle recovery. The Hanau fire department deployed approximately 50 emergency responders, while police used a drone to assist with the investigation.

Authorities estimate preliminary damages at between €60,000 and €70,000.