Serious accident on Autobahn 61: a dead, several injuries!

Serious accident on Autobahn 61: a dead, several injuries!

On December 24, 2024, around 8:23 p.m. on the federal highway 61 near the Bergheim/Elsdorf driveway, there was a tragic traffic accident between two cars. The fire department of the district town of Bergheim was alerted and immediately moved to the scene of the accident. There, the forces had to find that a person was seriously injured and trapped in their vehicle, while four other people were injured on the road. Despite rapid rescue measures, the seriously injured person could not be rescued and died at the scene of the accident, such as fireworld.at reported.

The fire brigade, under the direction of fire inspector Mark Giesen, was on site with several units, including the Bergheim and Glesch-Paffendorf fire truck. The firefighters not only ensured the rescue and care of the injured, but also to secure the scene of the accident. While the highway was completely closed towards Koblenz, another accident with a motorcycle in Paffendorf was also worked on by the emergency services. Bergheim.de emphasizes that the Bergheim fire brigade has been well trained since its foundation in 1896 and is able to react quickly and efficiently to such application situations.

The emergency services that specialize in operations with dangerous fabrics and technical assistance were well equipped thanks to their extensive training and equipment. However, no information on the exact cause of the accident or overall damage is currently known. This tragic night once again shows how important professional rescue workers are in critical moments.