Serious traffic accident in Leupoldstein: fire brigade in action!

Serious traffic accident in Leupoldstein: fire brigade in action!

On Monday evening, December 16, 2024, a serious traffic accident occurred in Leupoldstein, which paralyzed the B2 in the region for several hours. According to reports from KFV Bayreuth , two vehicles collided with each other, with two people suffering minor injuries. However, another involved remained trapped in his vehicle and had to be freed by the emergency services with hydraulic rescue equipment. A total of around 40 firefighters and emergency services and police were alerted to the scene of the accident after the first emergency call received around 5:15 p.m.

The fire brigade regulated the traffic and ensured fire protection while taking care of the injured and taking out the leakage materials. These measures led to a complete blocking of the B2 until around 6:50 p.m. At the same time, there was another accident near Kleinkirchenbirkig, where a vehicle came off the street for an unknown cause. The driver of the vehicle was also cared for before the fire brigade handed over the site. As a result, , that drivers on the ST2163 have to expect considerable traffic disruptions, since this remains closed until 11:36 p.m.

The current traffic instructions appeal to the drivers to pay more attention to the traffic signs and adapt their speed to avoid further incidents. The tense traffic conditions could last throughout the evening, which is why a prudent driving style is urgently recommended.