Accidents on the A2: heavy rain and low sun demand injured people

Accidents on the A2: heavy rain and low sun demand injured people

Bielefeld was shaken by a dramatic traffic accident on Autobahn 2 on Sunday, September 8, 2024. The incident occurred in the direction of Dortmund, between the Bielefeld and Gütersloh cross, and resulted in a number of accidents. The combination of deep sun and sudden heavy rain was a significant challenge for drivers, which ultimately led to several collisions.

At around 5:55 p.m., the Bielefeld police reached numerous emergency calls that pointed out a serious accident in which up to ten vehicles should be involved. Witnesses reported chaotic conditions and several injuries, so that a rescue helicopter was immediately sent to support.

serious injuries due to unpredictable circumstances

According to initial investigations, the weather conditions were largely responsible for the accidents. In particular, the low -leaning sun can also severely affect the drivers' views. In combination with the sudden heavy rain, the police registered several collisions in which a total of eleven vehicles were involved. In this incident, two people suffered serious and five people minor injuries, which illustrates the drama of the event.

During this accident in the lane towards Dortmund, there was also another incident in the adjacent track, where three vehicles were involved in a collision. Here a person was slightly injured. It was also worrying that a further five vehicles collided in the traffic jam that had arisen due to the accidents, with a person being seriously injured.

The fire brigade was quickly on site to take care of a total of 33 people involved. In order to properly carry out the rescue and recovery measures, the motorway in the direction of Hanover had to be closed from 6:40 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

For the exact analysis of the event, an entire team from the police occurred on the scene of the accident. These measures to secure evidence and reconstruction of the accident ranges are of great importance in order to be able to clarify the exact circumstances that led to these accidents. It took longer to record the accident data, and the A 2 in the direction of Dortmund remains closed.

The combination of weather influences and human failure once again brings to light the dangers of road traffic. It is a sobering example of how quickly there can be serious accidents, especially in times of changeable weather. The police and rescue workers appeal to all road users to drive particularly carefully even under adverse conditions and to adapt their speed.