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Heroic deeds in Ratingen: Nine emergency services are honored!
Emergency services from Ratingen receive the NRW rescue medal after a heroic act. Honor on November 7th in Gelsenkirchen.
Heroic deeds in Ratingen: Nine emergency services are honored!
On November 7, 2025, the day is not only dedicated to honoring brave emergency services, but also to large construction sites in the transport network. In Gelsenkirchen, nine brave emergency services from Ratingen received the rescue medal from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. This honor comes about two and a half years after a dramatic incident in a high-rise building when emergency responders saved each other's lives while being attacked by a barricaded man with burning liquid. The perpetrator, who was convicted of multiple attempted murders, is now serving life imprisonment. The award ceremony will take place at 7 p.m., presented by Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst. Another hero from Langenfeld will be honored this evening because he was able to avert an attack on a young man.
Particular attention is being paid to the traffic situation: starting today at 9 p.m., the A3 between the Breitscheid intersection and the Oberhausen-West intersection will be closed in both directions for almost ten days. The reason for the closure is the dismantling of connecting bridges from the 1960s between the A3 and A40 in the Kaiserberg intersection. Drivers must prepare for diversions via the A52, A524, A59 and A42. So it's high time to think about alternative routes in good time. Congested streets cannot be ruled out, especially at this time.
Police on duty
Another incident causes excitement in Hilden. The police are looking for an unknown man who exposed himself in front of a 44-year-old woman in the waiting area of St. Josef's Hospital. Despite an immediate search, the man remained undetected and was able to escape through the main entrance of the hospital. Such incidents confirm that not only the emergency services, but also the police are required to ensure the safety of citizens.
On the same day, the Hilden highway police made an amusing but disturbing discovery. Over 30 kilos of marijuana were seized in a van that was involved in a rear-end collision on the A3. The Chinese driver of the vehicle was arrested and is now being investigated by investigators. When the accident occurred, the officers noticed signs of drug use - not a good day for the driver, who also had a knife and a considerable amount of cash. He is now in custody on the orders of the public prosecutor.
Current events show how important it is to have a good hand in challenging situations. While the emergency services in Gelsenkirchen are being honored for their courage, the next operations and investigations are already underway in the background to ensure security in the region. With a careful eye on traffic and safety, today will not only provide a special occasion for honoring, but also provide food for thought.