Ambulance accident in Delmenhorst: paramedic injured, chaos at the intersection!

Ambulance accident in Delmenhorst: paramedic injured, chaos at the intersection!

drama on the streets of Delmenhorst! On Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, an ambulance overturned during an operational trip in Wildeshausen. The rescue workers of the Johanniter Ahlhorn were on Ahlhorner Straße with flashing lights and Martinshorn when the mischief happened: a 42-year-old man drove into the intersection at green and collided with the ambulance.

The shocking incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. when the 30-year-old driver of the ambulance tipped over to the side in the Nordring/Westring intersection area. Fortunately, the two paramedics, a 30-year-old and her 26-year-old colleague, only suffered minor injuries and were immediately taken to a hospital. The driver of the SUV was unharmed, but the damage is enormous: at least 30,000 euros in vehicle damage and a slightly damaged road maintenance department are waiting for insurance.

disabilities after the accident

The accident led to significant disabilities in the traffic flow. The intersection was temporarily blocked until the vehicles were rescued, which led to a traffic jam in the area. The closures could not be lifted until around 12:00 p.m. The incident not only caused the participants, but also for the waiting drivers.

The Delmenhorst police inspection officially confirmed the incident on the same day at 12:33 p.m. Traffic accidents are not an isolated case in the region; The statistics show a worrying increase in traffic accidents in recent years. Stay informed about the latest developments and reports from your area!