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 accident scene ((an+3)) An der Unfallstelle gab es einen Stau.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unfallort, Unglücksort
Etymology
A compound of 'Unfall' (accident) and 'Stelle' (place, spot). It literally translates to 'accident place'.
Memory Tips
Picture a specific 'Stelle' (spot) on a map where an 'Unfall' (accident) occurred.