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Serious accident on A10: emergency exit blocked - one injured!
Serious accident on the A10 near Potsdam. One injured person, rescue efforts made difficult by construction site and traffic jam.
Serious accident on A10: emergency exit blocked - one injured!
On July 17, 2025, there was a serious accident on the A10 in the Potsdam triangle at around 3:30 p.m. Five vehicles collided in the construction area, including two trucks, a van and two cars. That's what she reports Märkische Allgemeine.
The weather played a role that day as it was raining heavily, which made the traffic situation even more difficult. One person was seriously injured and had to be rescued from the vehicle. A rescue helicopter was called to the scene of the accident to transport the injured person to a clinic.
Rescue workers on duty
The formation of an emergency lane posed a major problem: Due to the road narrowing caused by the construction site, it was not possible for other drivers to form the necessary lane, which significantly delayed the rescue measures. The fire and rescue services were sometimes forced to get to the scene of the accident on foot, which is extremely unfavorable in such critical situations. Loud Day24 The Berlin ring, which includes the A10, is the largest motorway ring in Europe and is known to often have to deal with traffic problems and accidents.
Three of the vehicles involved were no longer drivable and had to be towed away, which led to a significant traffic jam that extended to the Nuthetal triangle. The lanes towards Magdeburg and Munich were completely closed to allow emergency services unhindered access.
Rescue lane – duty and challenges
The situation points to a recurring problem in German road traffic: the creation of an emergency lane is not only mandatory, but crucial for the rapid treatment of injured people. According to Section 11 Paragraph 2 of the StVO, vehicles must form an alley when walking or standing still. Anyone who fails to comply with this obligation must expect significant penalties, which can cost up to 320 euros in fines and points in Flensburg. Similar regulations apply in many neighboring countries, such as Austria, where fines of up to 726 euros can be due if the flow of traffic is obstructed (see Car Motor and Sport ).
In this respect, every driver should always remember that mutual consideration and the prompt formation of an emergency lane are not only legally required, but also humanly important. It can save lives in an emergency!