Traffic accident in the tunnel Wersten: seriously injured after car fire

traffic accident in the tunnel Wersten: Community shock and robustness of the emergency services

Düsseldorf (ots)

A serious traffic accident on Saturday, August 3, 2024, the Düsseldorf community shaked around midnight. Two people suffered such serious injuries that they had to be taken to the hospital immediately. The collision, which took place in the tunnel on the A 46, also led to a car fire that made the rescue and clean-up work significantly more difficult.

The accident situation and its drama

After initial investigations, a 23-year-old man was traveling towards Neuss by car. When changing from the middle on the left lanes, he overlooked a VW driver who tried to avoid a collision. The 20-year-old driver of the VW Polo lost control and crashed into the tunnel wall, whereupon his vehicle went up in flames. Fortunately, both inmates-the driver and his 20-year-old passenger-were able to free themselves from the burning car.

reactions of the rescue workers and effects on traffic

The fire brigade had to react immediately due to the strong smoke development and blocked the tunnel in both directions. The emergency services worked quickly and professionally, which was crucial for the quick restoration of traffic safety. Düsseldorfer Straße could be released again at 00:50, after completing the extinguishing work. However, the road to Neuss was closed until around 01:40 to complete the accident recording and checking the tunnel structure by the fire brigade and the police.

The effects on the local community

The incident not only has health, but also emotional consequences for those affected and the residents. Traffic accidents, especially with such dramatic consequences, fuel fears in the community. Citizens often have to ask themselves how safe their streets and tunnels are. Such events remind us of the importance of traffic safety and the need for regular information and measures for accident prevention.

conclusion and demand for more caution

The events in the tunnel serve serve as a memorial for the dangers of road traffic. In order to prevent such tragedies in the future, increased education about safe driving behavior is essential. Both driving schools and campaigns on traffic safety are required to raise awareness and ensure security on the streets. The Düsseldorfers remain optimistic and hope for positive changes to make the streets safer.