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A spectacular incident shook the streets of Salzgitter when a slab transporter had an accident on Wednesday night. The huge truck, loaded with heavy construction materials, overturned and blocked the entire road. The fire department was immediately alerted and arrived with a large contingent to defuse the dangerous situation and rescue the driver.
Fortunately, the driver, a 45-year-old man, was only slightly injured and was quickly freed from the wreckage. However, the rescue work took several hours because the truck could not be easily righted. The emergency services had to use special equipment to get the multi-ton vehicle back on its wheels. Police closed the street throughout the operation, causing significant traffic delays.
Rescue operation in full swing
The dramatic rescue operation attracted numerous onlookers who watched the event from a safe distance. “It’s not every day that we build a vehicle like this,” remarked a firefighter as he coordinated the complicated rescue. The emergency services worked hand in hand to minimize the danger and reopen the road as quickly as possible. Residents were relieved that the driver escaped the fright and praised the quick response of emergency services.
The police have started investigating the exact cause of the accident. Initial indications indicate that the driver may have lost control of the vehicle. The rescue work has now been completed and the road has been reopened to traffic. Nevertheless, the incident remains in the minds of residents and emergency services, who once again demonstrated how important their work is.