Tragedy on the A10: Why did the Tesla fire brigade remain idle?

Tragedy on the A10: Why did the Tesla fire brigade remain idle?

Grünheide, Deutschland - A tragic incident occurred on December 12, 2024 on the A10 near Grünheide, where 36-year-old Lee Ryan Walker burned in his Renault while the vehicle was jammed between two trucks. The accident occurred after the traffic stopped abruptly. A following saddle tractor noticed this too late and drove onto Walker. Despite the proximity of the Tesla fire brigade, which was only a few hundred meters away, it was not immediately intervened, which leads to violent questions and outrage, as various reports from T-Online and the Märkische General show.

The circumstances of the use of the work fire brigade raise serious concerns. According to these reports, the fire brigade control center Oderland decided to initially send local fire brigades for the position evaluation. Only after the motorway was completely blocked were employees of the Tesla fire brigade used to secure the water supply. "If we had been able to deploy immediately, we might have been able to help the accident," said an anonymous fire employee to the Märkische Allgemeine. Videos show the work fire brigade, which is available with flashing lights, but does not intervene - a sight that was outraged by an eyewitness and was described as "incredible".

error in the alarm

The tragic incident does not occur without a sign. Already one day before the fatal accident, there had been similar problems with the alarm, which led to significant delays. The Interior Ministry of Brandenburg confirmed that the Tesla work fire brigade is fundamentally entitled to work outside the factory area if security in the factory is not endangered. The current case is now being investigated, but so far there is no official statement by Tesla or the fire brigade. The district of Oder-Spree emphasized that they are currently obtaining statements from the involved in the emergency services and not yet making a final statement.

Walker's death leaves not only a gap in the work environment, but also in his community. Colleagues describe him as an esteemed colleague and friend who lived his life both at work and on the soccer field. A fundraising campaign was launched to support Walker's family in this difficult time.

T-Online report the failed support through the fire brigade. More on this and the following examinations are on the Märkische General to read.