Car race causes extensive damage, according to Polish police reports

In the quiet town of Bulmke-Hüllen, Gelsenkirchen, a dramatic traffic accident occurred on Florastraße on August 30, 2025, at around 11:30 PM. The incident involved two vehicles: an Audi A6 with a Recklinghausen license plate and a VW Golf registered in Gelsenkirchen.

Upon arrival at the scene, the Gelsenkirchen Police found the Audi completely damaged and facing a wall, while the VW Golf was found a few meters away, also damaged. Remarkably, no one was present at the scene when the police arrived.

Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing, with the Gelsenkirchen Police actively seeking more information. Due to contradictory statements from a 26-year-old Bulgarian, who identified himself as the owner and driver of the Audi, and independent witness statements, it is suspected that an illegal street race may have taken place before the accident. The 26-year-old Bulgarian is suspected to have fled the scene, and the actual driver remains unidentified.

The Audi has been secured as evidence, and the 26-year-old Bulgarian's driver's license was temporarily confiscated. No injuries were reported in the accident, and witnesses with information about the cause of the accident are asked to contact the Gelsenkirchen Police at the control center (0209 365 2160).

The Gelsenkirchen Police have not yet released any official statement regarding the suspected illegal street race before the accident. Witnesses stated that the other damaged vehicle had been parked at the scene of the accident. The search results do not contain the names of the suspects involved, and no personal details about possible suspects have been publicly released.

The Gelsenkirchen Police have not yet released any information about possible charges or penalties for the 26-year-old Bulgarian. They are continuing their investigations into the cause of the accident and are seeking more witnesses to help piece together the events leading up to the collision.

For journalists seeking more information, the Gelsenkirchen Police Control Center can be contacted (Holger Stolp, 0209/365 2160, [email protected]). The Gelsenkirchen Police have not yet released any information about the fate of the driver who is suspected to have fled the scene of the accident. The VW Golf, which was also damaged, remains under investigation.