Spectacular chase in Hagen: police attack in action!

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Civilian patrols in North Rhine-Westphalia stop drunk drivers and pursue drug suspects. Police are investigating after a spectacular escape.

Spectacular chase in Hagen: police attack in action!

A dramatic nighttime chase in Hagen (North Rhine-Westphalia) resulted in a shocking police operation. Shortly after midnight, a civilian patrol attempted to stop a VW Polo because drug-related offenses were suspected. However, the driver immediately accelerated, ignored red lights and sped through narrow residential streets. He hit a patrol car that was supposed to intercept him, and the civilian car was unable to brake in time, resulting in a violent collision. Residents captured the event on their smartphones as the situation escalated, reports said Bild.de.

Alcohol test and high speeds

At the same time, but far away in Wels, a truck driver was stopped by the police after he was clocked doing a horrendous 122 km/h in a 70 zone on the B137. During the check it turned out that the 42-year-old driver was also under the influence of alcohol. An alcohol test was positive, which led to the immediate ban on further driving and the temporary confiscation of his vehicle key ORF.at reported.

The two incidents vividly demonstrate how dangerous and challenging the work of police is as they confront reckless drivers in risky situations. While the officers in Hagen were confronted with street fights and violent incidents, their colleagues in Wels fought against excessive speed and drunk driving. These developments highlight the daily challenges faced by security forces across the country.