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Three dead in tragic accident: emergency chaplains provide first aid
A tragic traffic accident on the B189 near Perleberg claims three lives. Emergency pastors provide valuable support.
Three dead in tragic accident: emergency chaplains provide first aid
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, a tragic traffic accident occurred on the B189 near Perleberg, which resulted in several deaths and injuries. The emergency chaplains, led by Olaf Glomke, an experienced chaplain with 16 years of experience, were quickly informed and rushed to the scene. The team, consisting of four members, was part of the Mass Casualty Incident Alert System (MANV) and stood ready to provide support to those affected. Three people lost their lives in this accident, and the emergency services were able to rescue the deceased while Glomke and his team cared for the traumatized relatives and first responders. Some of them were in such shock that they needed medical help.
The work of emergency chaplains goes far beyond the usual comforting. The seminars on psychosocial emergency care, such as those offered by ASB Niederrhein, also show how important sound training is. The participants learn how they can support people who are acutely mentally stressed, especially in the context of disasters and the death of people close to them. Both theoretical and practical elements are used to show concrete options for action, especially in the event of a mass casualty incident.
Psychosocial support for emergency services
The crisis intervention team (KIT) plays a significant role in psychosocial acute care. These teams fill an important gap in non-police security. They provide crucial support for relatives, eyewitnesses and survivors who have experienced stressful events. The members of KIT are particularly active in the phase shortly after a traumatic event to support those affected. A central part of their work is the documentation of each operation, based on a standardized operation protocol that has been in use since 2019.
Psychosocial emergency care (PSNV) is divided into PSNV for emergency services and for those affected. While the first group requires support in stressful situations, the latter is aimed at people who are directly affected by an incident. The focus here is on conveying security, meeting the need for information and activating the social networks of those affected. The goal is clear: to restore the ability of those affected to act and to activate personal resources.
A particularly sensitive aspect is the dignified farewell to the deceased, which is made possible by emergency pastors and crisis intervention teams. The training of the emergency services includes both theoretical content and practical exercises, taking current standards and guidelines into account.
The crucial issues of our time include quality assurance and the legal basis for financing psychosocial acute care. The need for qualified support in crisis situations could not be greater. According to reports from maz-online.de, ASB Lower Rhine and pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov This necessity is clearly noticeable in society. Emergency pastoral care remains an essential support that provides emotional support in the midst of tragedy.