die Unfallstelle
Translation
accident scene, scene of the accident
Examples
Die Polizei sicherte die Unfallstelle ab.
The police secured the accident scene.
Wir kamen an der Unfallstelle vorbei.
We passed by the scene of the accident.
Grammar Patterns
at the scene of the accident ((an+3)) An der Unfallstelle gab es einen Stau.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unfallort, Unglücksort
Etymology
Composed of 'Unfall' (accident) and 'Stelle' (place, spot). Literally means 'accident spot'.
Memory Tips
Imagine police tape marking the 'Stelle' (spot) where the 'Unfall' (accident) happened.