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Shock accident in Berlin: Police officers seriously injured during operation!
There was a serious accident with a police vehicle in Berlin-Wilmersdorf: four people were injured, including a police officer whose life was in danger.
Shock accident in Berlin: Police officers seriously injured during operation!
A serious traffic accident occurred today in Berlin-Wilmersdorf. A police vehicle that was traveling with special rights of way, i.e. blue lights and a siren, collided with another car. The incident occurred at the intersection of Konstanzer Straße and Wittelsbacher Straße and resulted in at least four injuries. Among the injured are three police officers, one of whom is in mortal danger and was flown to a clinic by helicopter. The other two police officers were slightly injured and were also transported to nearby hospitals. In addition, an occupant of the other vehicle was seriously injured, reports rbb24.
A large number of firefighters were on site to care for the injured. She provided first aid and the necessary medical care while the police investigated the cause of the accident. The area around the intersection of Konstanzer Strasse between Zähringer Strasse and Brandenburgischer Strasse was closed for the duration of the operational measures. The Police Traffic Accident Squad has launched an investigation, but the circumstances that led to this dramatic collision are currently unclear. The first reports of the incident came around 7:39 p.m., and the situation has been updated several times, as Day24 reported.
Injured people and rescue efforts
The incident once again shows the dangers in road traffic, especially when vehicles with special rights are in use. The police and fire brigade work hand in hand to provide quick help. While one police officer's life is in danger with serious injuries, the situation for the others involved is also critical. The injured were treated in several ambulances and taken to various hospitals.
Public safety in Berlin
The city of Berlin has increasingly discussed traffic and safety issues in recent years. Traffic accidents affecting both pedestrians and drivers continue to be a burning issue, as current statistics show. According to that Federal Statistical Office There are continuous reports of increasing accident numbers, which underlines the need for effective traffic measures.
Today's accident occurs in a context in which the discussion about road safety, rapid reaction of emergency services and training in dealing with special situations needs to be refreshed again and again. Thoughts are now with the injured and their families, while the police investigation will hopefully soon provide clarity about the background to the accident.