An 82-year-old survives spectacular accident on the A20 in Uckermark

An 82-year-old survives spectacular accident on the A20 in Uckermark

Last Thursday, a serious accident occurred on Autobahn 20 near Anklam, which mobilized numerous rescue workers and at the same time revealed the exceptional commitment of construction workers in the region. An 82-year-old man from the Uckermark lost control of his SUV due to a burst tire, which led to a dramatic rollover of the vehicle.

The reactions of the rescue workers

The accident occurred shortly after a bridge near Bartow. The senior's Citroën overturned and landed on the roof, with luck the driver fortunately only suffered minor injuries. This could be seen as an example of happiness in a difficult location, because the property damage prepared is estimated at around 22,000 euros.

For quick medical care, a rescue helicopter of the Greifswald air rescue cut through the air. The "Christoph 47" landed directly on the highway, while an ambulance took an unusual route to get to the accident. The challenge of struggling through the steep embankment made the RTW crew with a creative circumvention strategy that led over an adjacent field.

Helpfulness in the village

The spontaneous helpfulness of Polish construction workers who worked near a solar park is particularly noteworthy. When they got wind of the accident, they rushed up and helped actively by dismantling a fence field. This enabled the rescue workers to penetrate the crashed car quickly and efficiently. The fire brigade Jarmen expressly thanked for the quick reaction of the construction workers, which shows how important neighborhood aid is in such emergency situations.

The fire brigade, which quickly came to the aid, secured the scene of the accident and ensured that the rescue measures run smoothly. A total of 21 firefighters, who organized the barrier of the street so that the rescue workers could work undisturbed.

Important missions

In addition to the motorway accident, the fire brigade was necessary on the same day in another place. In Jarmen, the fire brigade was called to door openings twice. A man had no longer been able to free himself on his own after a fall, and the team had to intervene to get access to the apartment. Although the man had initially rejected a took away from the hospital, five hours later there was another assignment in the same place. These incidents emphasize the importance of a quick intervention by the rescue workers in critical moments.

The incidents from last Thursday underline the challenges that both the emergency services and the municipalities are facing, and motivate them to cooperate and help them within the community.

- Nag