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15 June 2023
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Feuerwehr Vechta responds to serious traffic incident, Germany
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Serious traffic accident calls for our emergency forces. On Tuesday morning, 13 June 2023, the crews of the fire brigade Vechta, along with the Rettungsdienst Landkreis Vechta and the Police, were alerted to a serious traffic accident on the Bundesstraße 69 in Vechta, Germany. Initial reports stated that a car had a head-on collision with a heavy commercial vehicle. In addition, a third vehicle was involved in the accident. “In addition to the armoured train of our army, two ambulances, one emergency vehicle and two rescue helicopters rushed to the site,” Feuerwehr Vechta reported.
“On site, first responders could find that a person seriously injured was trapped in a hybrid car. The driver of an animal transporter was able to free himself from his vehicle even before the fire brigade arrived. The third vehicle, an electric car, suffered no damage.”
“The danger was initially related to the high-voltage cable of the hybrid car, which was ripped out of the engine compartment by the impact. In order to ensure safe work for all involved, the vehicle first had to be switched off power. Following the safety measures, the rescue operations could begin on the car. In consultation with the emergency services, a large site opening was sought. This is how the driver of the car was able to be freed from the car for patient justice.”
“Since the truck was loaded with chickens, a second section of animal rescue had to be formed. Due to the warm temperatures, the animals had to be provided with fresh air. Two high-pressure fans were used for this.”
“After the rescue, the patient was flown from the hybrid vehicle to a hospital. The driver of the truck and the passengers of the electric vehicle remained injured.”
Source: Feuerwehr Vechta
“On site, first responders could find that a person seriously injured was trapped in a hybrid car. The driver of an animal transporter was able to free himself from his vehicle even before the fire brigade arrived. The third vehicle, an electric car, suffered no damage.”
“The danger was initially related to the high-voltage cable of the hybrid car, which was ripped out of the engine compartment by the impact. In order to ensure safe work for all involved, the vehicle first had to be switched off power. Following the safety measures, the rescue operations could begin on the car. In consultation with the emergency services, a large site opening was sought. This is how the driver of the car was able to be freed from the car for patient justice.”
“Since the truck was loaded with chickens, a second section of animal rescue had to be formed. Due to the warm temperatures, the animals had to be provided with fresh air. Two high-pressure fans were used for this.”
“After the rescue, the patient was flown from the hybrid vehicle to a hospital. The driver of the truck and the passengers of the electric vehicle remained injured.”
Source: Feuerwehr Vechta
