Fire engineer crashes in Meschede - driver injured!

Fire engineer crashes in Meschede - driver injured!

On Wednesday evening, February 26, 2025, around 7:00 p.m. in Meschede, more precisely in the Einhaus district, there was a serious traffic accident that involves a fire engine. A 34-year-old firefighter from Schmallenberg was traveling with a special vehicle from the fire brigade when he had to avoid oncoming traffic. The vehicle got on the banquets, which obviously gave away. As a result, the fire engine fell down and overturned. The driver of the oncoming vehicle continued his journey without stopping how the district police authority confirmed Hochsauerlandkreis and announced the details of the incident.

The fireman suffered minor injuries in the accident; The fire engine, on the other hand, suffered a total loss. The police suspected that the other vehicle was a VW brand car that was traveling towards Möhnkind. The traffic commissioner is looking for witnesses who can provide information about the incident or the vehicle involved. Information can be submitted directly to the police station in Meschede on 0291 - 90200. According to the information from Fireworld, this incident is part of a worrying trend, since the number of traffic accidents in the entire federal territory tends to increase.

accident statistics and current situation

With the newly published data, it becomes clear that traffic has increased in total Germany last year. A total of 2,406,465 traffic accidents were registered in 2022, which is an increase compared to 2021. These figures suggest that security on the streets becomes an increasingly pressing topic. The on -site emergency services are aware of the dangers that sudden road traffic maneuvers can bring, especially with the alternative maneuvers, as they were presented in this case, as was shown in detail on news.de. The police will continue to investigate the current accident.