Serious accident on Autobahn 61: One dead, several injured!

Serious accident on Autobahn 61: One dead, several injured!

On December 24, 2024, at around 8:23 p.m., there was a tragic traffic accident between two cars on the federal highway 61 near the Bergheim/Elsdorf exit. The fire department of the district town of Bergheim was alerted and immediately went to the scene of the accident. The emergency services found that one person was seriously injured and trapped in their vehicle, while four other people were lying injured on the road. Despite rapid rescue measures, the seriously injured person could not be saved and died at the scene of the accident fireworld.at reported.

The fire department, under the direction of Chief Fire Inspector Mark Giesen, was on site with several units, including the Bergheim and Glesch-Paffendorf fire engines. The firefighters not only ensured the rescue and care of the injured, but also secured the accident site. While the motorway in the direction of Koblenz remained completely closed, another accident involving a motorcycle in Paffendorf was also dealt with by emergency services. Bergheim.de emphasizes that the Bergheim fire department has been well trained since it was founded in 1896 and is able to respond quickly and efficiently to such operational situations.

The emergency services, who specialize in operations involving hazardous substances and technical assistance, were well prepared thanks to their extensive training and equipment. However, there is currently no information about the exact cause of the accident or the overall damage. This tragic night once again shows how important professional rescue workers are in critical moments.