Traffic accident in Ingolstadt: driver passed out, fire brigade in action!

On the night of December 5, 2024, a dramatic traffic accident occurred in Ingolstadt. A car drove off from Hindenburgstrasse, collided with a telephone distribution box and a tree before he was stuck next to a house wall. The Ingolstadt professional fire brigade was alerted after the police reported that a person was passed out in the vehicle. When they arrived, the police were already on site and had released the person from the vehicle and initiated first aid measures.

The exact circumstances of the accident are currently unclear and the police have taken over the investigation. The driver, who had been sitting in the car, was able to free himself from the vehicle independently and also received medical care from the emergency services. The fire brigade was deployed with a tool, secured the scene of the accident and controlled the vehicle. The damaged telephone distribution box had to be blocked and the tree that was affected by the collision removed.

professional fire brigade in action

The Ingolstadt professional fire brigade copes around 3,500 missions annually, which not only includes fires but also technical assistance. Traffic accidents are part of their diverse area of ​​responsibility, which also includes animal rescues and housing openings in emergencies, as reported. They are always ready for emergencies and have specialized units, including a diving unit and a unit for rescue from heights and depths.