70-year-old dies after tragic accident in Frankfurt – causes unclear!

70-year-old dies after tragic accident in Frankfurt – causes unclear!

A tragic incident occurred in Frankfurt on Saturday evening when a 70-year-old man suffered a medical emergency while driving. The accident happened around 6:30 p.m. on Jasperstrasse in the direction of Obere Kreuzäckerstrasse, where the man lost control of his vehicle and crashed head-on into a wall. He then became unconscious, but fortunately witnesses quickly administered first aid until emergency services arrived. Despite all efforts, the man later died in hospital. The police have taken over the investigation into the exact background to the accident T Online reported.

The question that arises in such moments is: How capable are we of providing help when it matters most? According to a current ADAC survey from spring 2021, 52% of respondents feel they can provide first aid. Surprisingly, 25% are unsure and just as many think they are unable to do it. These figures clearly show that our first aid knowledge needs to be refreshed in order to be able to react safely in an emergency. There is a significant lack of knowledge: only 10% of those surveyed know that the side position should only be used for people who are unconscious but breathing. And 20% believe that first responders need to document the scene of the accident. The importance of refreshing this knowledge is also illustrated by the former DRK President Dr. Rudolf Seiters, who reminds us that a one-off course is not enough.

Refresher important for everyone

Loud fernarzt.com It is crucial to practice basic first aid measures regularly. Experts recommend refreshing your knowledge in a refresher course every five years. The first aid certificate itself remains valid indefinitely, but providing care in an emergency requires regular training, especially since an average of eight people lose their lives in road traffic every day.

The numbers are alarming: 3,090 deaths and 383,000 injuries were expected in traffic accidents in Germany in 2019. This makes it clear that every second counts and that well-trained first aiders can make the crucial difference.

Social responsibility

The legal obligation to provide first aid still exists, and even if you help with good intentions, you are not liable for possible mistakes. First aiders are also insured against accidents if they are injured while providing assistance. But despite these security-enhancing conditions, insecurity remains a problem for many people. The survey shows that 68% of respondents believe mandatory refresher courses are necessary. Another interesting development is the growing interest in first aid apps: 65% of those surveyed would find one on their smartphone exciting.

Given the frightening statistics and the many uncertainties, it is essential that we as a society commit to regular training and awareness raising. The news about the tragic car accident is a powerful reminder that life is often in our hands - in the truest sense of the word. Well-trained first aiders can save lives, and that is exactly what should motivate us to refresh and expand our knowledge.