Motorcyclist flown to hospital seriously injured after collision in Wassen

Motorcyclist flown to hospital seriously injured after collision in Wassen

On Sunday evening, June 23, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident in Wassen UR in which a motorcyclist was significantly injured. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the Aderbogen area near Meien. A driver with a Thurgau license plate wanted to turn from a parking lot onto Sustenstrasse in the direction of Wassen when he collided with the motorcycle that was driving toward the Susten Pass with a St. Gallen license plate. The 57-year-old motorcyclist had to be flown to the hospital after the Rega accident, while the 39-year-old driver was uninjured. The material damage is estimated at around 20,000 francs. In addition to Rega, the first responders from the Gotthard damage department and the Uri cantonal police were also on duty. nau.ch reports on the dramatic situation on site and the rapid intervention of the rescue services.

In the context of road safety, this incident should not be viewed in isolation. On June 12, 2025, the Uri cantonal police carried out a speed check on Gotthardstrasse in Hospental. This measure shows that the police are actively cracking down on speeding, particularly in an area that has been hit by serious traffic accidents in recent weeks. On Whit Monday, June 9, 2025, there were several serious motorcycle accidents in which one driver tragically died. These incidents raise concerns about road safety in the region. polizei-uri.ch shows that critical situations always arise on the streets of Uri.

Increased focus on road safety

The Uri cantonal police also launched a campaign in mid-June 2025 under the motto “Fair in Traffic”. This initiative includes a variety of measures to increase road safety, including posters, videos and flyers. The aim is to increase road users' acceptance and awareness of safe behavior and thus reduce the risk of accidents.

A review of recent events in the region shows how important such measures are. In addition to the tragic motorcycle accident, there are numerous other incidents that have kept the police busy in recent weeks, including vehicle fires and other traffic accidents. On Friday, June 6, 2025, the police were informed of a vehicle fire in the Gotthard road tunnel. Such incidents reinforce the need for preventive measures and regular checks on the roads.

Developments in the region show that despite ongoing efforts to ensure road safety, each individual event has the potential to have a significant impact on the community. It remains to be hoped that the injured motorcyclist will recover quickly and such accidents can be avoided in the future.