der Unglücksort
Translation
scene of the accident, disaster site
Examples
Die Polizei sperrte den Unglücksort ab.
The police cordoned off the scene of the accident.
Die Rettungskräfte trafen am Unglücksort ein.
The rescue teams arrived at the scene of the accident.
Grammar Patterns
((at the scene of the accident)) at the scene of the accident The police are at the scene of the accident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unfallort, Unfallstelle
Etymology
Composed of 'Unglück' (misfortune, accident) and 'Ort' (place, location). Literally the 'accident place'.
Memory Tips
Just combine the meaning of 'Unglück' (accident) and 'Ort' (place) to get 'scene of the accident'.