Serious accident on B189: Three dead and emergency services in shock!

Serious accident on B189: Three dead and emergency services in shock!

A serious traffic accident on July 5th on federal highway 189, between Perleberg and Weisen, resulted in a tragic outcome. In the serious incident, two men and a woman were killed and three other people were injured. The injured had to be immediately taken to nearby clinics in rescue helicopters and an ambulance. The accident occurred around 4:30 p.m. when a truck, a van, a car and a motorcycle collided. How Northern Courier reported, the exact circumstances of the accident are currently unclear and are being investigated by the police.

The local firefighters were quickly on the scene: 43 volunteer members of the volunteer fire departments from Perleberg, Weisen and Spiegelhagen provided first aid. The rescue work for the crashed vehicles and the dead lasted late into the night and was accompanied by the emergency pastoral care, which offered the emergency services psychological support. Two first responders suffered shock during the operation and also required medical attention. Federal highway 189 was completely closed during the rescue work; the closure could only be lifted again on July 6th at 2:20 p.m. The rescue helicopters Christoph 35 and 39 were used during the rescue to provide care to the injured as quickly as possible.

Impact and prevention

Accidents like the one in Perleberg cast a shadow on general road safety in Germany. Loud dangerous places.de Germany recorded around 2.69 million traffic accidents in 2019, with the numbers increasing again in 2020 after a pandemic-related decline. Improper driving behavior is the main cause of most accidents, and distractions caused by smartphones are particularly popular. These aspects suggest that education and prevention work are still necessary to reduce the number of traffic accidents.

In addition to the focus on traffic safety, work is also being done to improve the tourist infrastructure in the region. The new owners of the border tower in Cumlosen, which was auctioned for 156,000 euros, are planning to use the facility for tourism. Among other things, overnight accommodation and cocktails on the roof are planned to increase the attractiveness of the region. These initiatives show that despite the difficult events, there are also positive developments. Café Anton will also open in Wittenberge on July 19th and expand its offerings to appeal to visitors and locals alike.

In addition, there are special exceptions in Brandenburg for overnight stays on farms with mobile homes. Around two dozen farms in the region offer parking spaces that are part of the Landfreuden network. Here, guests have the opportunity to purchase regional products, which not only benefits the farming communities, but also creates a symbiosis between nature and enjoyment.