Traffic accident on L702: driver remains uninjured, cause medical!
On October 20, 2025, a traffic accident occurred on the L702 near Prießen. The fire brigade and rescue service were quickly on site.

Traffic accident on L702: driver remains uninjured, cause medical!
On the night of October 20th there was a traffic accident on state road 702 between Buchhain and Prießen, which called the volunteer fire departments from Buchhain, Nexdorf, Kirchhain, Frankena and Schönborn onto the scene. How Blue light report Reportedly, the fire department was alerted due to an accident with people trapped. On site it quickly became clear that the driver of a Ford had left the road and slipped into the ditch.
Fortunately, the vehicle was undamaged and the woman was conscious and externally uninjured. Still, she was clearly in shock. A first aider was already at the scene of the accident and looked after the driver until the emergency services arrived. The fire department then took over important tasks such as illuminating the scene of the accident and ensuring fire protection. The vehicle battery was also disconnected, but no operating fluids escaped from the vehicle.
The rescue operation
During the measure, the L702 between Buchhain and Prießen was completely closed. A rescue helicopter also landed at the scene to bring an emergency doctor. Fortunately, it turned out that no further action was necessary and the helicopter was able to take off again without any activity. The initial findings indicate that a medical problem was the cause of the accident. The patient was finally transported to a nearby hospital by the Elbe-Elster rescue service for a detailed examination.
The scene was handed over to the police a few hours later for further processing. The smooth cooperation of the emergency services on site once again showed how important well-organized and trained rescue workers are in emergencies.
In conclusion, despite the shock for the driver and the dramatic situation, no one was seriously injured and the fire department and other emergency services acted quickly and professionally. This is a good sign for safety on our roads.