BMW accident on B404: Fire brigade extinguishes fire in the trunk!

BMW accident on B404: Fire brigade extinguishes fire in the trunk!

A dramatic accident occurred late on Sunday evening in Geesthacht. At around 9:30 p.m., the driver of a BMW lost control of his vehicle while driving from Gutenbergstrasse towards the city center. Why this loss of control occurred remains unclear. The BMW ended up in a ditch on the B404 federal highway, which called the fire department into action. A moment of carelessness and the accident happened, but the consequences were fatal.

The impact caused a short circuit in the vehicle battery. The battery's metal holder shifted and pressed on one of the battery terminals, resulting in a visible fire. The fire department was quickly alerted and was able to quickly extinguish the fire. In order to minimize the risk of a subsequent fire, the emergency services immediately dismantled the battery. The great danger was averted in time and no one was injured.

Fire brigade operation and consequences

The B404 was completely closed during the operation so that the fire brigade could work undisturbed. The accident vehicle was then pushed onto the sidewalk and towed away. The damage to the BMW cannot yet be quantified, but the road users affected can breathe a sigh of relief: there were no injuries.

In the same city, but for a completely different occasion, the Geesthacht fire department and the municipal fire department recently organized an impressive lantern parade that took place on October 2nd. At this event, several thousand people, including numerous families and children, gathered to admire the lovingly created scenes under the theme of “Wild West”. The atmosphere was unique, with lots of bright children's eyes and a selection of delicious dishes, such as freshly grilled meat and quark balls.

A successful lantern parade

The event was not only great fun for the visitors, but also a sign of community spirit. The Geesthacht fire department had invested months in planning to create an unforgettable evening. The evening was rounded off with a traditional candy shower and colorful fireworks. Community leader Sascha Tönnies was proud of the success of the lantern parade and was already looking forward to the coming year. The event is a valuable part of social life in Geesthacht and always makes faces smile.

Current events remind us how quickly an everyday experience can turn into an emergency. The fire department responded quickly and professionally, which is of utmost importance in such critical moments. A big thank you goes to the helpers for their tireless efforts and willingness to be there in emergencies.

For more information about the accident and the fire department's response, read more on LN Online and Geesthacht community fire department.