Serious accident on A5 near Bruchsal: Lively rescue from vehicle gorge!

Serious accident on A5 near Bruchsal: Lively rescue from vehicle gorge!

On Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident at the federal highway 5 towards Frankfurt, shortly before the Kronau junction. As Fireworld were reported in the accident: One Fiat, one Mercedes and a VW. The accident led to serious injuries and extensive rescue measures.

The injured people include two inmates of the VW, which were slightly injured, as well as the Mercedes driver, who was severely injured in the vehicle and had to be freed with a hydraulic rescue device. The situation for the driver of the Fiat, who suffered life -threatening injuries and was finally flown to a clinic with a rescue helicopter, was particularly dramatic. The ambulance service was on site with an emergency doctor, two ambulances and a helicopter to supply the injured.

rescue measures and traffic disruptions

The highway had to be completely blocked during the rescue measures, which led to a kilometer -long backlog. The fire brigade Bruchsal, under the direction of the deputy fire brigade commander Martin Schleicher, secured the site and ensured the fire protection. Heidelberg24 reports that the salvage work lasted until around 6 p.m. and only the right lane could be released for traffic during this time.

The cause of the accident was temporarily determined and seems to be connected to the fact that the Fiat bounced down to the rear of the Mercedes, which was then pushed onto the VW. As a result of the collision, the driver of the Mercedes was seriously injured, while the driver of the Fiat suffered life -threatening injuries. The traffic was diverted at the Bruchsal junction to enable the rescue work. Delays occurred because the rescue alley could only be passed slowly.

traffic accident statistics

The incident throws a light on the current challenges in road traffic. According to Hesse , the number of traffic accidents in the police headquarters in Southeasthesses in 2024 decreased slightly, while the number of seriously injured from 392 to 355 decreased. However, the number of traffic fatalities rose to 25, which is an alarming trend, especially with regard to the safety of road users. There were also several pedestrians and cyclists among the fatally crashed.

Overall, this incident shows the continuing risks in road traffic and the need for security measures to prevent such tragic accidents in the future.