Rescue lane on A2: Fire department with serious problems after accident!

Rescue lane on A2: Fire department with serious problems after accident!

A serious accident on the A2 motorway near Helmstedt once again shows the dramatic consequences of a missing emergency lane. On Monday, a car and a truck collided, after which a van crashed into another truck. While the first accident went smoothly, the driver of the transporter was seriously injured and had to be freed from the wreckage using heavy equipment. After a complex rescue, he was transported to the hospital by helicopter NDR reported.

The fire brigade had immense difficulty reaching the scene of the accident as the rescue lane was again “an absolute disaster”. Many trucks blocked the road in several rows. The fire chief even had to instruct the emergency services to use the closed oncoming lane for their approach, which led to valuable loss of time. “The quicker we get through, the quicker the rescue work will be done and traffic can flow again,” said spokesman Alexander Weis, and that illustrates the urgency of the situation.

Rescue lane: life-saving and necessary

The emergency lane is a crucial element in road traffic, especially on motorways. When flashing lights are in use, drivers are legally obliged to immediately make room. According to the road traffic regulations, vehicles on the motorway must form an emergency lane before emergency vehicles approach. This information is essential because many road users do not always know how to behave in traffic jams. How the Fürth fire department explains, incorrect behavior and blocking the path can lead to fines and even charges. In an emergency situation, every moment can be crucial when it comes to saving lives and quickly organizing help.