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Serious accident on A52: Injured after crash on Ruhrtalbrücke
Serious traffic accident on the A52 Ruhr Valley Bridge near Mettmann: Two passengers injured, rescue workers on duty.
Serious accident on A52: Injured after crash on Ruhrtalbrücke
A serious traffic accident caused a stir on July 12, 2025 around 4 p.m. on the Ruhr Valley Bridge on the A52 in the direction of Essen. In the incident, several cars collided with each other, leaving one vehicle severely damaged and two passengers trapped. The exact cause of the accident is still unclear, as supertipp-online.de reports.
The rescue workers were quickly on the scene. The passenger of the affected vehicle was rescued via the tailgate, while the driver had to be rescued via the driver's door. Both suffered serious injuries and were immediately transported to nearby specialized hospitals. Another road user was able to get out of his vehicle independently and received immediate medical help from the emergency services.
Emergency services in alarm mode
The rescue operation attracted numerous forces, including several rescue units from the cities of Ratingen and Heiligenhaus, two emergency medical vehicles from the Mettmann district, the organizational head of the rescue service, the chief emergency doctor from the Mettmann district, the Ratingen professional fire department and the motorway police. It is hoped that the injured people will recover soon.
The incident is part of a larger trend in the road safety situation, which destatis.de regularly records statistically. The aim of these statistics is to obtain comprehensive data on the necessity of accidents and to develop measures based on this to improve road safety.
Focus on causes of accidents
Every serious traffic accident raises questions, and the exact course of the accident is investigated by the police. Such statistics are not only important for security policy, they are also crucial for future legislative measures. Road safety awareness is of great importance as accidents can lead not only to injuries but also to tragic losses.
Comprehensive recording of accidents and the associated factors is an essential step towards making roads safer. The statistics provide information about the structure of accidents and can help prevent future incidents through targeted prevention measures.
Overall, it is to be hoped that many such incidents can be prevented in the future through more education and better road conditions.