Serious rear-end collision in Ovelgönne: 13 injured, including children!

Serious rear-end collision in Ovelgönne: 13 injured, including children!

On Saturday evening, a serious rear-end collision occurred on federal highway 211 near Ovelgönne (Wesermarsch district) with a total of 13 people involved, including six children between the ages of three and 14. According to the police report, a 39-year-old driver overlooked two vehicles braking in front of him, which stopped due to a construction site. He crashed into one of these cars, causing it to be pushed into another vehicle. The situation required a mass casualty alert as several people were injured, including a 59-year-old woman seriously. Two other women, aged 78 and 33, suffered minor injuries, while the man who caused the accident was uninjured. The total damage amounts to around 15,000 euros ndr.de reported.

First aid and accident management

In such an accident, quick action is required. It is recommended to stop immediately, secure the scene of the accident and turn on the hazard lights. Setting up a warning triangle and wearing a safety vest are essential. Recording the contact details of the other party involved in the accident and documenting the situation using photos and sketches are also important in order to correctly assign complaints or damage later. These are clues from br.de, which everyone affected should consciously pay attention to.

In addition, it should be noted that if anyone is injured, the police must be informed immediately. In addition, witnesses present should be noted so that possible disputes can be clarified later. It is particularly important not to admit guilt, which could potentially lead to problems with the insurance company later. In the event of minor damage, you should always inform your own motor vehicle liability insurance in order to report the damage. These preventative measures are crucial to avoid legal and financial difficulties following an accident.