Serious traffic accident in Raa-Besenbek: passenger critically injured!

Serious traffic accident in Raa-Besenbek: passenger critically injured!

On June 23, 2025, at 6:14 p.m., a serious traffic accident occurred on the B431 in Raa-Besenbek, near the main canal. As news.de reports, two cars were involved in the accident, which initially resulted in five injuries. But when the rescue workers arrived, the number of injured people was reduced to three.

The Raa-Besenbek fire department and the Elmshorn fire department were immediately alerted. On site, the emergency services found a car in a ditch and a badly deformed car on the road. The two drivers were able to leave the cars independently with the support of first responders. However, one of the drivers suffered more serious injuries while the other only sustained minor injuries. The condition of a female passenger was tragic; her injuries were life-threatening and she required urgent medical attention. She was freed from the vehicle using hydraulic rescue equipment and then flown to the Eppendorf University Hospital (UKE) in a rescue helicopter.

Forces used and further details

Overall, a significant number of rescue workers were deployed. The Raa-Besenbek fire department provided 14 firefighters with one vehicle, while the Elmshorn fire department provided support with 30 people and six vehicles. The Pinneberg district fire brigade association was also on site with a driver and a vehicle. In addition, 16 rescue workers with four ambulances, two emergency medical vehicles and a rescue helicopter were on duty. A total of four police officers with two vehicles were on site to secure the scene of the accident and to start an investigation, as presseportal.de reports.

The police have already started an investigation into the cause of the accident. When analyzing traffic accidents, it is important to collect differentiated data to improve traffic safety. The Statistics on traffic safety provides reliable and comprehensive information about accidents that are important for legislation and traffic education. Such data not only supports infrastructure, but also improves vehicle technology and safety measures for all road users.

The events on this day in June show once again how important good cooperation between first responders and professional rescue workers is. We hope that everyone affected experiences a speedy recovery and that such accidents can be avoided in the future.