Serious accident on A7: Full closure after collision at Petersberg!

Serious accident on A7: Full closure after collision at Petersberg!

On Saturday morning there was a serious traffic accident on the A7 near Petersberg, which completely blocked the highway. The incident occurred around 6:10 a.m. when a 56-year-old Audi driver from Doberlug remained on the right lane due to lack of fuel. In addition, he had failed to secure the danger site, which made another truck driver, a 44-year-old from Turkey, became aware of too late and collided with the standing vehicle.

The impact was so violent that the Audi was thrown against the guardrail, the driver was seriously injured and trapped in the vehicle. The fire brigade and rescue workers reacted quickly and freed the man who, according to the first reports, did not suffer any life -threatening injuries. He was then taken to the hospital to be treated there.

Rescue and salvage work

Due to the accident, both vehicles were damaged so badly that they were no longer ready to drive and the entire road blocked. For this reason, the A7 had to be completely blocked for the rescue measures and the subsequent rescue of the vehicles. The road could not be released until around 8:30 a.m. The police, fire brigade and the emergency services were involved in the work, which required comprehensive coordination.

The property damage caused by this incident is estimated at around 70,000 euros. This accident is not only at the expense of those involved, but also shows the dangers that can arise from unsecured breakdowns. Road users are therefore encouraged to always take safety precautions in the event of a vehicle arrest.

This report is based on official information and was processed with the involvement of reports. Further details on this incident are also in an article by www.bild.de available.