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Fire brigade accident in Oberhavel: Six emergency services injured!
Six firefighters injured in an accident in Brandenburg an der Havel. The tanker truck overturned after hitting the mirror.
Fire brigade accident in Oberhavel: Six emergency services injured!
On the night of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, there was a serious accident on State Road 222, between Gransee and Großwoltersdorf in the Oberhavel district, in which six firefighters were injured. The incident occurred shortly after midnight when a tanker was returning from a mission. While attempting to avoid an oncoming car, the exterior mirrors of both vehicles touched, causing the fire engine to veer off the road and eventually overturn.
All six firefighters who were in the fire engine sustained injuries and had to be taken to hospital immediately. Fortunately, the driver of the other car was uninjured. The local Menz fire department happened to be traveling behind the accident vehicle and immediately secured and illuminated the scene of the accident. Ladders had to be used to free the emergency services because the vehicle was on its side.
Road safety and cause of accidents
The investigation into the exact cause of the accident is still ongoing. According to Antenne Brandenburg, all relevant data that is important for analyzing traffic safety and improving the infrastructure is recorded. This accident falls into the context of nationwide statistics that examine factors that determine accidents and their impact on road safety. This data is crucial for measures in legislation and traffic education.
The road remained completely closed throughout the operation and it is expected that the recovery of the overturned fire engine will take until midday or afternoon. According to Märkische Allgemeine, further investigations have been initiated to clarify the exact circumstances of this unfortunate incident.
Accidents like this not only shed light on the dangers during operations, but also show how important comprehensive safety measures and regular training are for emergency responders. It remains to be hoped that the injured firefighters will be back on their feet soon and that this episode can be dealt with quickly.