Wanted: Witnesses for Incident on Moers Canal, Car Damaged after Cap Removal.
On August 26, 2025, a shocking incident took place in the town of Moers, Germany. At around 12:30 PM, a 55-year-old driver's car was damaged after driving over an open manhole located on Moselstraße at house number 55.
The manhole, which was found in the area of the gutter in front of a barrier, was unsecured and open, and it is currently unknown who removed the rectangular manhole cover prior to the accident. The police department responsible for the investigation, Kreispolizeibehörde Wesel, have no information about the perpetrator and are seeking witnesses to come forward.
Any individuals who may have observed the removal of the manhole cover are asked to contact the police station Süd in Moers at Tel.: 02841-171-0. The police department's press office can provide further information to media representatives.
So far, no suspects have been identified by the police. The investigation is ongoing, and the police department can be reached by telephone at 0281 / 107-1050, fax at 0281 / 107-1055, email at [email protected], or via their website at https://wesel.polizei.nrw.
The exact nature of the car damage was not specified, but the incident serves as a stark reminder to always exercise caution when driving and to report any potential hazards to the authorities.
