Collision on B494: Tragic accident claims one life!

Collision on B494: Tragic accident claims one life!

On Tuesday morning, March 11, 2025, the Wolfsgraben and Tullnerbach volunteer fire departments were alerted to a serious traffic accident in which a woman was trapped in the vehicle involved in the accident. The fire brigade rushed to the scene and freed the driver using a hydraulic rescue device. Thanks to the emergency services' quick response, the woman was immediately treated and transported to a hospital. Shortly afterwards, another operation followed in Untertullnerbach on the B44 federal highway, where a serious collision took place between a van and a VW Caddy. The driver of the VW Caddy was also trapped in his vehicle. How 5min.at reported, the fire brigades responded quickly again and freed the trapped driver using modern rescue equipment. He was transported to the hospital due to injuries of an unspecified degree.

Fatal accident in Clauen

On a similar Black Sunday, March 9, 2025, a tragic accident occurred on federal highway 494 near Clauen, in which a 47-year-old driver from Hohenhameln lost his life. The man lost control of his VW Caddy on the slightly curved route, which left the road and crashed into a tree. How paz-online.de reported, the rescue measures by the police, fire brigade and emergency services were carried out very quickly, but the quick intervention could not prevent the death of the driver. The vehicle was severely deformed and only came to a stop in an adjacent field. According to initial information, the police were unable to provide any further information about the cause of the accident.

Overall, the series of these tragic accidents vividly shows the dangers on the roads and the important role of rescue workers, who provide valuable help even in critical situations. Numerous helpers were deployed during all operations to free and care for the affected people as quickly as possible.