Oil traces in Birkenfeld: fire brigade and police in large -scale operation!

Oil traces in Birkenfeld: fire brigade and police in large -scale operation!

In the small town of Birkenfeld, the police were confronted with several reports on oil traces on October 16, 2024, which were spreading in various areas of the city area and on surrounding roads. As the police department Trier announced, the Neubrücke train station, the Birkenfeld environmental campus and streets such as the B41 and L169 are affected in the direction of Heimbach. The appearance of the oil traces indicates that a regular bus may be responsible.

In order to remove the dangers of oil pollution, the Birkenfeld street master's shop, the Birkenfeld building yard and the fire brigades from Birkenfeld and Hoppstädten-Weiersbach became active. These emergency services had the task of spreading the affected lanes and removing the oil traces. In their report, the police again emphasized that the bus companies should check their vehicles to prevent further possible oil traces.

important information for witnesses

The police in Birkenfeld also call up the population to help the incident. Witnesses who have information about the polluters of the oil traces are asked to report on 06782-9910. Each hint could be crucial to quickly determine the cause of the contamination and take suitable measures.

The incident caused a sensation because traces of oil on the streets not only pose a danger to vehicles, but can also significantly impair the traffic safety of drivers and pedestrians. The police will continue to monitor the situation and, if necessary, take further steps to ensure that the streets of Birkenfeld remain safe and passable.

Further information on current incidents and the events in the region can be found on the news.de Regio News page. There, residents can keep up to date with weather forecasts, warning reports and other important news.