Truck accident at Mahlstetten: driver injured, wood chips on the street!

Truck accident at Mahlstetten: driver injured, wood chips on the street!

A dramatic incident occurred on Monday afternoon on the K 5901 near Mahlstetten when a truck driver was slightly injured in an accident. The 46-year-old driver apparently lost control of his vehicle, which was thrown out of the curve and finally overturned. According to the Schwäbische Zeitung Speed ​​was the reason for this terrible incident.

The accident occurred around 12:25 p.m. near the Aggenhausen ski lift. The driver was in a predicament and could not free himself from the vehicle. Firefighters from Mahlstetten hurried to help and saved him through the windshield. The injured person was then immediately taken to the hospital by the emergency services.

wood chips on the lane

The truck was loaded with wood chips, which were distributed on the road by overturning. This led to considerable traffic disruptions on the district road, while the emergency services tried to control the situation. At the scene of the accident, a large contingent of rescue workers was gathered, including six fire engines and 24 firefighters from Spaichingen, who had moved to support. The police and the German Red Cross were also on site to cope with the situation.

The Spaichingen fire brigade only had to intervene minimally because the Mahlstetten fire brigade took over the main responsibility for the rescue of the truck. The rapid reaction of the emergency services prevented worse and ensured that the traffic could flow again after a certain time.

Such incidents are not only dangerous for those directly involved, but also for other road users. The police have started the investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident. Security on the streets remains an important topic, especially in winding areas like this.

The fast and effective reaction of the fire brigade and the emergency services shows how important well -trained emergency services are in such situations. Like The Schwäbische Zeitung the support from the Mahlstetten fire brigade was crucial to quickly free the driver from his predicament and make the road safe again.