Five white crosses installed in Kleve county as part of the Victim Protection Project, symbolizing five new victims.
In the coming week, the town of Uedem will see the installation of new 'White Crosses.' These large white wooden crosses serve as a poignant reminder of tragic road traffic fatalities and are part of a preventive initiative by the Circular Police Authority Kleve.
The 'White Crosses' project, which has been running since 2003, has now reached Uedem. The crosses were crafted by students at the vocational school Geldern as part of an interdisciplinary project aimed at instilling a sense of responsibility and awareness about traffic accidents. The project was guided by Klaus Verhasselt, a workshop leader in the school's wood technology classes.
The Circular Police Authority Kleve has been using these crosses to draw attention to tragic fates and act preventively. The authority can be found on both Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/polizei.nrw.kle) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/polizei.nrw.kle1). For more information, visit their website at https://kleve.polizei.nrw/ or contact the press office at [email protected] or 02821 504 1111.
The Technical Relief Agency (THW) will support the installation of the crosses at two accident sites. On April 10, 2025, the Berufskolleg Geldern handed over five new 'White Crosses' to the Circular Police Authority. The coordination and organization of the project involving the 'White Crosses' for victim protection was conducted by the students and staff at the Berufskolleg Geldern as part of their school project on victim protection. Although no specific individual coordinator's name is publicly mentioned, the project's success is a testament to the school's commitment to safety and awareness.
The 'White Crosses' are an important symbol, serving as a stark reminder of the lives lost in road traffic accidents. They are a call to action, urging drivers to be more cautious and aware, and a tribute to those who have been tragically taken away. As these crosses are set up in Uedem this week, let us remember their significance and strive to make our roads safer.
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