Rescue helicopter in action: serious accident in Wiehl!

Rescue helicopter in action: serious accident in Wiehl!

on Tuesday morning, shortly after 10 a.m., a serious traffic accident occurred on the street “Auf der Halbach” in Wiehl. A 20-year-old driver of a van from Gummersbach collided head-on with a Ford Fiesta for previously unknown reasons, which was directed by a 65-year-old from Wiehl. The 65-year-old was on the way to Alferzhagen when the serious collision occurred.

The older man was trapped in his vehicle by the force of the impact. The fire brigade was quickly on site and carried out the rescue measures to free it from his car. Despite the quick help, the 65-year-old suffered serious injuries and was transported to a hospital with a rescue helicopter to be medical care there.

Details of the incident

The driver of the van only suffered minor injuries and was also taken to a nearby hospital. The serious accident led to considerable property damage to both vehicles involved, which were significantly damaged. The accident site was blocked by the police after the incident in order to be able to carry out the necessary investigations and cleanup.

The exact circumstances that led to this frontal collision are currently still unclear. The police have started investigations to find out what exactly led to this tragic incident. It remains to be seen which new information and details will come to light while the investigation progresses. Further information can be found in comprehensive reporting on www.presseportal.de .

accidents of this kind often raise questions, both with regard to the driving style of the parties and traffic safety in the region. The situation, as is often the case with such encounters, has called on numerous concerned citizens who are concerned about security on the streets.