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Heat chaos on the A2: Fire brigade saves drivers from emergencies!
On June 22, 2025, a heat wave on the A2 near Helmstedt caused a 12-hour traffic jam, with the fire department helping drivers.
Heat chaos on the A2: Fire brigade saves drivers from emergencies!
The streets around Helmstedt became the scene of an extraordinary situation on Sunday, June 22nd. How news38.de reported, a 12-hour closure of the A2 due to construction caused a huge backlog that not only tested drivers' patience, but also endangered their health.
With outside temperatures over 30 degrees, the summer weather not only brought sunshine, but also health problems. Many drivers who were traveling in non-air-conditioned cars suffered from the heat, which led to the Wolfsburg-Helmstedt rescue control center receiving emergency calls from concerned road users around 3:00 p.m. At least two people had to be treated for circulatory collapse landkreis-helmstedt.de reported.
Crisis team and relief measures
In view of the tense situation, the first district councilor Torsten Wendt convened a small crisis team consisting of various local leaders and operations managers. This crisis team ensured that food stores such as Rewe and Edeka Hellmich were able to help, which ultimately led to the provision of 3,000 bottles of water. Around 1,500 bottles were distributed at a drinks point on the B1, while helpers, including a Johanniter motorcycle squad, actively distributed drinks to drivers waiting in traffic.
The measures were suspended until around 8:45 p.m. The drivers gratefully accepted the help, which shows that awareness of the dangers of heat in the car has grown. The responsible authorities have already considered how we can be better positioned to avoid this exceptional situation on similar hot days in the future.
Dangers of summer heat in road traffic
High temperatures are not only a challenge for the health of drivers, safety on the roads also suffers from the heat. An analysis by the DGUV has shown that the number of traffic accidents increases in summer, which is due to the numerous risks associated with high temperatures. dguz.de specifically highlights how heat can affect people's physical condition and mental performance. Symptoms such as weakness, dizziness and confusion can lead to dangerous driving conditions.
Therefore, it is essential for travelers to prepare accordingly. Drivers should always have enough drinking supplies in the vehicle and take regular breaks to cool down and ensure their performance. It is recommended to ventilate the car well before getting in and to set the air conditioning correctly in hot temperatures to avoid overheating.
Overall, the heat wave shows how important it is to prepare for extreme weather conditions in road traffic. Drivers should not only think about their destination, but also about their own safety and health in order to avoid unpleasant surprises in the summer heat.