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Large-scale operation in the Josef Deimer Tunnel: Burnout alerts the fire department!
A “burn out” in the Josef Deimer Tunnel in Landshut led to a large-scale operation by the fire brigade and police during the night.
Large-scale operation in the Josef Deimer Tunnel: Burnout alerts the fire department!
On the night of August 11th to 12th there was an unexpected major operation in the Josef Deimer Tunnel in Landshut. Shortly after 1 a.m., the Landshut municipal utilities alerted the control center after smoke was reported. This incident brought both the police and the Landshut Volunteer Fire Department to the scene, who immediately raised the alarm for all Landshut fire engines.
The fire department arrived quickly and the various fire trucks drove quickly to their assigned portals and emergency exits. Managers were already looking for the cause of the smoke in the tunnel control room when the first all-clear sounded. The review of live and stored images revealed that it was not a fire, but a so-called "burn out" - a driving maneuver in which the tires spin, resulting in an almost 100 meter long visible mark on the asphalt. This information was provided by idowa.de confirmed, and the emergency services were finally able to return to their stations at 1:45 a.m.
An unusual incident
The black BMW 2 Series that was responsible for the smoke was occupied by two people. In order to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident, the police began their investigation that same night and are asking for information from witnesses who can help clarify the matter. Anyone with information can call 0871/92520.
Tunnel fires have repeatedly been an issue in the past. Loud ifa-swiss.ch Since 2012, there have been a total of 66 incidents in road tunnels that resulted in significant smoke emissions. In many of these incidents, drivers were able to stop burning vehicles in good time before entering the tunnel.
The fire department and police were well prepared in this case and were able to act quickly. City fire officer Sebastian Öllerer and city fire inspector Martin Dax led the operation and ensured that there was no danger to road users in the tunnel.
Conclusion
Such a maneuver, although it might appear dangerous, did not result in a serious incident in this case. Nevertheless, it remains important to keep an eye on such events in order to be prepared in an emergency. The emergency services have once again impressively demonstrated how effectively and quickly they can react to unforeseen situations.