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

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

Perleberg, Deutschland - A serious traffic accident called for a tragic balance on July 5 on the federal road 189, between Perleberg and Weisen. Two men and a woman died in the serious incident, while three other people were injured. The injuries had to be brought immediately with rescue helicopters and an ambulance to nearby clinics. The accident occurred around 4.30 p.m. when a truck, a van, a car and a motorcycle collided. As Nordkurier , the exact circumstances of the accident are currently still unclear and are currently unclear by the police researched.

The local firefighters were quickly on hand: 43 volunteers of the volunteer fire brigades from Perleberg, Weisen and Spiegelhagen provided first aid. The rescue work for the crashed vehicles and the dead dragged on until late at night and were accompanied by emergency pastoral care that offered mental support to the emergency services. Two first aiders suffered shock and also needed medical care. The federal road 189 was completely closed during the rescue work, the closure could only be removed again on July 6th at 2:20 p.m. Among other things, the rescue helicopter Christoph 35 and 39 were used in the salvage to supply the injured as quickly as possible.

effects and prevention

accidents such as the one in Perleberg throw a shadow on general traffic safety in Germany. According to Dahrenstellen.de , Germany recorded around 2.69 million traffic accidents in 2019, with the numbers rise again after a pandeme -related decline in 2020. Incorrect driving behavior is the main cause of most accidents, and distractions from smartphones are particularly popular. These aspects suggest that education and prevention work are still necessary to reduce the number of traffic accidents.

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

In addition, there are special exceptions in Brandenburg for the night with motorhomes on courtyards. Around two dozen farms in the region offer parking spaces that are part of the land pleasure network. Here guests have the opportunity to acquire regional products, which not only benefits the farmers' communities, but also creates a symbiosis between nature and enjoyment.