Serious accident on Autobahn 43: Four injured and massive traffic disruptions!

Serious accident on Autobahn 43: Four injured and massive traffic disruptions!

On Friday afternoon, February 21, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on the federal highway 43 in the direction of Münster near Recklinghausen. According to fireworld.at , two cars were involved in a severe collision, with a total of four people injured. It is particularly tragic that one of the injured life -threatening injuries suffered. The Recklinghausen Fire brigade was alerted at 3:25 p.m. and immediately dispatched extensive emergency services to the scene of the accident between the Recklinghausen-Nord and Marl-Sinsen junctions.

The first emergency calls already described a frightening picture: a car had landed on the roof, while the other vehicle pulled a trailer that transported another car. Two inmates were able to free themselves, while the driver and the passenger of the vehicle lying on the roof were seriously injured and had to be medical care as quickly as possible. A rescue helicopter was requested for the seriously injured woman, but ultimately it was decided to transport her to a special hospital. The two inmates of the other vehicle also suffered minor injuries and the needed support from the emergency services, such as reecklinghausen.de also reported.

rescue measures and traffic disruptions

The fire brigade took until 5:30 p.m. While the firefighters secured the accident site and removed expiring operating materials, the motorway was completely closed for the accident recording by the police, which led to considerable traffic disruptions. Several ambulances and emergency doctors were involved, and to ensure the best possible care for the injured, also supported emergency services from Herten and Marl. The police started the investigation into the cause of the accident, and the Recklinghausen fire brigade remained active until the situation on site was completely clarified.