Serious traffic accident on A2: driver after a long rescue operation freed

Serious traffic accident on A2: driver after a long rescue operation freed

traffic accident on the A2 entails extensive rescue measures

A serious traffic accident on Tuesday afternoon on the A2 motorway at Porta Westfalica not only put a driver's life in danger, but also an important effects on the traffic and the security of the area. The Porta Westfalica volunteer fire brigade was alerted at 5:57 p.m. when a car transporter with two cars opened on a tractor -trailer.

collision causes life -threatening injuries

In the accident that occurred, the force of the collision was so seriously injured the driver of the Polish car transporter that it was trapped in his vehicle. To save the driver, the fire brigade were used by units from Veltheim Möllbergen, Holtrup-Vennebeck-Costedt and the full-time guard. Due to the severity of the injuries and the complicated liberation, the rescue workers needed heavy hydraulic rescue equipment.

Extensive measures of the emergency services

The first -time medical care was carried out by the fire brigade Porta fire service, supported by units from the Bad Oeynhausen fire brigade and an emergency doctor from Minden. After a time -consuming rescue operation, the driver could finally be freed and transported to a nearby clinic.

dangerous goods and environmental protection

A further concern of the emergency services was the security in connection with the loading of the tractor -trailer, which was provided with a general reference to "dangerous goods". Although the goods were no longer classified due to their interconnected mix loading, it was decided to open the vehicle with a heavy hydraulic device to ensure that no dangerous goods containers were damaged. Two respiratory protection teams carried out this work. Fortunately, all containers remained intact, and there was no exit of dangerous substances.

consequences for traffic and the residents

The collision led to a full closure of the A2 motorway, which created a significant backflow and influenced the surrounding traffic conditions. A quick clarification of the situation was not only for those affected, but also for the numerous other road users.

importance of the rescue measures and their premises

The efficient reaction of the volunteer fire brigade and other emergency services show the importance of preparation and organization in emergencies. Such operations emphasize the need for appropriate training and the availability of special equipment in order to be able to react quickly and effectively to similar situations.

Overall, this incident illustrates the challenges that can arise in traffic accidents with potentially dangerous goods and injured people, as well as the crucial role that the emergency services play in such critical moments.

- Nag

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