Drama on the B 461: Fire brigade rescues accident victims from deep ditch!

Drama on the B 461: Fire brigade rescues accident victims from deep ditch!

A serious traffic accident caused a stir on Wednesday morning on federal highway 461 between Carolinensiel and Wittmund. A 30-year-old driver who was driving his Seat towards Wittmund came off the road near the Berdumer Oberdeich and landed in a deep ditch. What exactly happened? The driver apparently overestimated the situation when he overlooked another driver who wanted to turn onto the B 461 from Berdumer Oberdeich. As a result, he lost control of his vehicle.

In a dramatic moment, the driver was trapped under the car. Fortunately, first responders were on the scene quickly and were able to initiate initial measures before the emergency services arrived. The alerted local fire departments in Berdum, Carolinensiel and Wittmund were called to the accident shortly after 5 p.m. to support the necessary rescue and care of the driver. While the fire brigade brought the injured person to the waiting ambulance, the B 461 was closed in both directions. This was done not only to protect the emergency services, but also to recover the accident vehicle, which was ultimately recovered by a towing service.

Rescue operations and traffic closure

The rapid response of the emergency services was crucial. Loud NWZonline The person who was not in the vehicle but in the ditch was given rapid medical attention and then transported to the hospital. The operation lasted until the evening hours, but the road was reopened to traffic after all work was completed.

Overall, this was an impressive example of how important quick help and cooperation are in an emergency. The fire brigade and rescue workers once again showed that they have a good knack for dealing with such emergencies. A real thank you goes to everyone who courageously intervenes in such critical situations and saves lives.