Five injured after late-night Frankfurt crash topples traffic light
A late-night collision in Frankfurt left five people injured early on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The crash happened at the intersection of Neue Mainzer Straße and Kaiserstraße just before 2 a.m., prompting police to launch an immediate investigation into the cause.
The accident occurred at around 1:55 a.m. when two vehicles collided on Neue Mainzer Straße. One car was forced into a pedestrian traffic light, knocking it over and causing injuries. Four pedestrians—three women and one man, all aged between 22 and 25—were struck, along with a 19-year-old driver who suffered minor wounds.
The scene was quickly secured as emergency services arrived. Both damaged vehicles were towed away, and the intersection was temporarily closed to clear debris. The traffic light, ripped from its base, added to the disruption while police gathered evidence.
Authorities have yet to confirm the exact circumstances leading to the crash. Witness statements and forensic analysis will form part of the ongoing investigation into how the collision unfolded.
The intersection has since reopened, but questions remain about what caused the accident. Police continue to examine the evidence, including vehicle damage and traffic light wreckage. Updates on the injured individuals' conditions have not been released.
