Several injuries in rear -end collisions on the BAB 31: Schrzmoment in Emden

Several injuries in rear -end collisions on the BAB 31: Schrzmoment in Emden

On August 26, 2024, a serious traffic accident occurred on the Autobahn 31, which involved several vehicles and led to injuries to several people. Around 10:45 p.m., the police were made aware of a rear -end collision in the direction of bottrop. The accident occurred near the Emden-Mitte descent. The course of the accident shows how important it is to observe the traffic signs and situations on motorways, especially in storing areas.

A chain of rear-end collisions began when a 41-year-old driver from Westoverledingen with his VW Bulli overlooked a backlog on the main lane. As a result, he collided with the car of a 26-year-old man from Hinte. This was pushed onto the vehicle of a 29-year-old man from Aurich by the impact. The 29-year-old, in turn, was pushed onto the car of a 33-year-old man from Südbrookmerland, who ultimately crashed into the car of a 22-year-old woman from Aurich. In this accident, several participants, including the 41-year-old from Westoverledingen, and 29-year-old Auricher and his 23-year-old passenger.

follow -up accident and rescue measures

A little later there was another accident in the same place. A 35-year-old man from Aurich had to brake due to the traffic jam. A subsequent 32-year-old wife from Emden could no longer stop in time and drove on to him. While the 35-year-old was seriously injured and had to be flown to a hospital with a rescue helicopter, the 32-year-old was only slightly injured. Her 37-year-old passenger was not injured.

The Autobahn police empty and the police Emden took over the accident recording and initiated all the necessary measures on site. In order to ensure the safety of the emergency services and the rescue of the vehicles, the Autobahn was closed 31 to around 01:30 in the direction of Bottrop. All persons involved in the accident received immediate rescue medical care, while towing companies removed the damaged vehicles and the motorway championship took care of cleaning the road.

The police authority made it clear in its message that such traffic accidents often precede the traffic situation. The risk of driving into a backlog is particularly high if there is no sufficient distance from the previous vehicles. The accident is an important example of the necessary precautionary measures on the highway, especially in problematic traffic situations.

important knowledge and safety in road traffic

The events on Autobahn 31 on August 26 illustrate the importance of mindfulness in road traffic. Driving safety should always be in the first place and road users are well advised to regularly deal with the current traffic rules. The police recommend drivers to always maintain the distances to other vehicles and to be particularly attentive in the event of slow traffic in order to avoid similar accidents.

accidents such as that on Autobahn 31 are not only a load for those affected, but also for the emergency services and other road users. It is therefore of crucial importance that every single responsibility for their driving style assumes and contributes to a secure traffic situation.

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Police Inspection Leer /Emden
Svenia Temmen
Press office
Telephone: 0491-97690 114
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accident statistics on German motorways

Every year, thousands of traffic accidents occur on German motorways, the consequences of which are often serious. According to the German Road Safety Council (DVSR), there were a total of 41,100 traffic accidents on motorways in 2022, in which 1,200 people were killed and about 14,000 injuries were complained about. Current accidents represent one of the most common types of accident and often result from inadequate safety distances or unpredictable traffic jams. The accident on the BAB 31 of August 26, 2024 is a current example that illustrates the risk of such accidents, especially in tight traffic, if drivers do not pay attention to approaching traffic jams.

handling of traffic accidents

The handling of traffic accidents is regulated by various institutions, including the police, the fire brigade and emergency services. The police are primarily responsible for accident recording and research, while emergency services supply people and transport them into hospitals. As happened in the current case on the BAB 31, a rescue helicopter is often used for serious injuries to ensure faster medical care. In addition, motorway masters are responsible for cleaning and releasing the streets after an accident.

security measures to prevent accidents

In order to increase traffic safety, the federal government has launched various initiatives and programs. This includes, for example, the information about the importance of the dismissal, the pace limit on certain sections of the route and the use of modern traffic control systems. The use of speed measuring devices and flashes has also increased in recent years to identify and deter the rapids. Continuous improvement in the infrastructure is also an important part of traffic safety strategies.