Serious accident on A10: Rettunggasse blocked - an injured person!

Serious accident on A10: Rettunggasse blocked - an injured person!

On July 17, 2025, there was a serious accident on the A10 in the triangle of Potsdam at 3:30 p.m. In the construction site area, five vehicles, including two trucks, collided a small van and two cars. The Märkische General .

The weather played a role that day because it rained heavily, which made the traffic Situation even more difficult. One person was seriously injured and had to be saved from the vehicle. A rescue helicopter was called to the scene of the accident to transport the injured to a clinic.

rescue worker in use

A major problem was the formation of a rescue alley: Due to the narrowing of the road through the construction site, it was not possible for the other drivers to form the necessary alley, which significantly delayed the rescue measures. The fire brigade and emergency services were partly forced to walk to the scene of the accident on foot, which is extremely unfavorable in such critical situations. According to Tag24 is the Berlin Ring, to which the A10 belongs, the largest freeway ring in Europe and is known to have to struggle with traffic problems and accidents.

Three of the vehicles involved were no longer ready to drive and had to be towed, which led to a significant traffic jam that reached to the Nuthetal triangle. The lanes towards Magdeburg and Munich were fully blocked to give the rescue workers unhindered access.

Rettunggasse - obligation and challenges

The situation indicates a recurring problem in German road traffic: the formation of a rescue alley is not only prescribed, but is decisive for the quick care of injuries. According to paragraph 11 (2) StVO, vehicles must form a alley at step speed or standstill. If you do not meet this obligation, you have to expect considerable penalties that can cost up to 320 euros in fine and points in Flensburg. In many neighboring countries, such as Austria, similar regulations apply where fines of up to 726 euros can be due if the traffic flow is hindered (see Auto Motor und Sport ).

In this respect, every driver should always remember that mutual consideration and the timely formation of a rescue alley are not only required by law, but are also important. It can save lives in an emergency!