Hamburg-Harburg car crash during suspected street race

An 18-year-old driver crashed his BMW into an apartment building in Hamburg-Harburg during a suspected illegal street race. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on a Sunday, as three vehicles—including a Mercedes E-Class and an unidentified car—were reportedly speeding along Schwarzenbergstraße toward the Harburg-Rathaus S-Bahn station.

While attempting to turn into Knoopstraße, the teenager lost control of his vehicle and struck a residential wall. The driver and his 24-year-old passenger sustained minor injuries and were transported to a hospital. A structural engineer inspected the building during the night and subsequently cleared it for use.

Police have seized the vehicles involved and revoked the driving licenses of two participants. While one other driver stopped after the collision, a third driver fled the scene before emergency services arrived. Authorities are currently searching for witnesses and have taken a blood sample from the 18-year-old driver to rule out the influence of drugs or medication.