Shock in Ellrich: Feuerwehr Veril has an accident on operations!

Shock in Ellrich: Feuerwehr Veril has an accident on operations!

Werna, Deutschland - On June 4, 2025, a serious accident occurred with a fire engine in Werna, city of Ellrich, district of Nordhausen, Thuringia. The vehicle was on a operational drive when it came off the street shortly after 3:30 p.m. and crashed into a wall. The vehicle tipped over to the side, which caused the driver to suffer serious injuries and gave eight passengers slightly injuries. A telephone mast was also damaged, which led to property damage in the five -digit range. The police have already started investigating the course of the accident and the road remained closed for several hours to enable cleaning up. This incident once again shows the risks that firefighters are exposed to in their missions, a topic that has received more attention in recent years.

With the background of the increasing number of accidents among fire brigade members, the accident prevention regulation (UVV) "fire brigades" is currently being revised. The last version dates from 1989 and is no longer up to date with technical developments and changed working conditions. In the coming months, the new UVV will be decided and put into force, which contains important regulations for security and health in fire service. This includes, among other things, a risk assessment that is binding for voluntary fire departments, as well as the obligation on regular instruction about dangers and measures for accident prevention.

parallel to the challenges in fire service

While the firefighters in Werna are fighting with the consequences of the accident, there is another worrying situation in Ellrich. A serious fire broke out in an apartment building on Sunday evening, with five residents with flue gas poisoning to be taken to the hospital. According to the initial knowledge of the fire brigade, the fire sparked on a power distribution box, while residents reported a loud bang and subsequent smoke and flames. The emergency services were able to save six residents from the smoky staircase with aerial conductors. A rescue helicopter was also used to supply the injured. Due to the massive damage, the building is now uninhabitable and the Nordhausen police are investigating the cause of the fire.

The events in Ellrich illustrate the multitude of dangers that emergency services face. In addition to the physical risks, mental stress is also an important topic that is addressed specifically by the planned changes to the UVV. These new provisions should not only improve the security of the firefighters, but also protect their health and thus meet the growing demands of the fire service.

Overall, it can be seen that both the current operating conditions and the need for improved security precautions and training are undeniable. The accident in Werna and the fire in Ellrich are incidents, both of which significantly map the tasks and risks of the fire brigade. While the processing of the new UVV will take place in the coming months, it can be hoped that such tragic events can be avoided in the future by preventive measures.