Duisburg alarm: Four cars have an accident on BAB 40-police investigated!

Duisburg alarm: Four cars have an accident on BAB 40-police investigated!

In the night of Saturday, October 12, 2024, a serious traffic accident occurred on the A40 motorway near Mülheim on the Ruhr. Around 1:24 a.m. the fire brigade was informed about the incident, which had occurred between the Mülheim Dümpten and Mülheim Styrum junctions towards Duisburg. The fire brigade, the emergency services and a management service were immediately sent to the scene of the accident.

The accident affected a total of four vehicles and five inmates. When the first rescue workers arrived, four people had already left their cars while one person was still in the vehicle, but was not trapped. After an investigation by the emergency services, it was decided to transport four of the accident participants to nearby hospitals. Another person could stay at the scene of the accident after being medically examined.

cause of the accident and effects

The fire brigade has secured the scene of the accident to ensure security for rescue measures and ensure fire protection. During the approximately one -hour operational time, the entire road was closed towards Duisburg, which led to considerable traffic disruptions.

The police have started the cause of the accident to determine what led to this incident. Such accidents often raise questions, especially with regard to safety on the streets, especially at night. The quick reaction of emergency services and fire brigade may have prevented worse consequences by quickly caring for the injured people.

This type of incidents illustrates the importance of safety precautions on motorways, especially at night, if the visibility can be restricted. In addition, it shows how decisive an effective communication between different departments is in order to be able to act quickly and efficiently in an emergency.

At the moment, further information on the cause of the accident has not yet been available, but the situation is still being observed. For detailed updates and a comprehensive analysis, it is recommended that the reporting on www.anc-newswire.de to keep an eye on.