Dramatic disaster exercise in Coburg: 700 rescuers in the tunnel in action!

Dramatic disaster exercise in Coburg: 700 rescuers in the tunnel in action!

Coburg, Deutschland - Around 700 brave emergency services carried out a spectacular disaster exercise in Coburg on Sunday morning. In an exciting scenario, the Franken-Thuringia Express collided in the dark ICE tunnel at Lützelbuch with an obstacle and derailed! According to estimates, around 150 people were affected, including many injuries and even dead - all represented by trained extras who shouted for help with artificial wounds and shocking screams.

emergency services from BRK, fire brigade, police and other organizations plunge into this challenging situation. You had to clarify: Is there still electricity on the lines? Who goes to the disaster first? "The emergency services handled the scenario very well," said Coburg Mayor Dominik Sauerig, the efficient work of the emergency services. While the night became colder, the injured were recovered on rescue tracks and transported to the surrounding clinics. The Regiomed Academy spoke of an "unforgettable night" in which every step was perfectly simulated in order to be optimally prepared for an emergency.

The exciting exercise was also accompanied by the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, which collected valuable data in order to further optimize the operational strategies. Shockingly realistic and educational - a night that nobody will forget so quickly! You can find more details here .