VW Golf on flames: Fire brigade saves rest area Kaaksburg!

VW Golf on flames: Fire brigade saves rest area Kaaksburg!

in the early dawn on Saturday, October 5, there was a remarkable incident on the A23 near the Kaaksburg rest area in the district of Steinburg. An older Volkswagen Golf suddenly broke out in flames, which required a rapid reaction of the Itzehoe volunteer fire brigade to cope with the fire.

The vehicle was on the highway between the Itzehoe-Nord and Schenefeld junctions to the north when there was apparently a technical defect and fire caught fire shortly before 6 a.m. The exact trigger of the fire is currently still unclear, but the Situation indicates a possible defect that led to this dangerous incident. The driver had enough time to safely park the car on the edge of the road, which may prevent worse consequences.

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The firefighters immediately moved out and started the extinguishing work. Thanks to its quick action, the front of the car that was already on fire could be deleted quickly. It is important to emphasize that nobody was injured during the entire event, which indicates the prudence of the driver and the efficient work of the fire brigade. In order to ensure the security measures, the parking lot was temporarily blocked during the extinguishing work.

The fire brigade confirmed that it was quickly on the spot and took all the necessary measures to contain the fire. However, the incident causes discussions regarding the security standards for older vehicles. Such cases are reminiscent of how important regular maintenance and technical checks are, especially for older vehicles that are possibly more susceptible to defects. Such incidents can not only endanger the safety of the drivers, but also the other road users on heavily used motorways.

For more information about the incident and possible preventive measures that could be taken, see the current reporting on www.shz.de .