Serious accident on B189: traffic jam and injured near Wittenberge!

Serious accident on B189: traffic jam and injured near Wittenberge!

A serious incident occurred today, on July 14th, on the B189 between Vielbaum in Saxony-Anhalt and Wittenberge in Brandenburg. According to MAZ-ONLINE.de the alarm was triggered at 9.01 a.m. collided. The accident led to a full closure of the main road and meant significant traffic disruptions over hours.

A total of two people were in the car and were seriously injured in the impact. They were on their way to downtown Wittenberge when the accident passed. The fire brigade, under the direction of Lars Wirwich, had to move to an elaborate rescue operation: With a cutting spreader, three doors of the crashed Mercedes were removed in order to free the trapped occupants. The rescue workers were on site with 22 comrades and four emergency vehicles to ensure that the injuries are supplied as quickly as possible.

traffic chaos on the B189

Due to the full closure, traffic on the B189 came to a standstill; Many drivers were forced to take detours via Havelberg or the Dömitzer Elbbrücken. The elevator between Lenzen and Pevestorf was in rain because the diversion was the only option for many. Drivers had to expect up to 45 minutes of additional travel time, such as nordkurier.de. The accident site was only released for normal traffic in the afternoon.

In the course of the investigation into the cause of the accident, the police suspect that the driver's right of way, which may have driven into the intersection at red. The truck that came from Perleberg could no longer prevent the collision. Fortunately, the truck driver was unharmed.

The importance of traffic safety data

Federal Statistical Office . The statistics serve as the basis for measures in legislation, traffic education and road construction. They show that the causes of traffic accidents often lie in a variety of factors and offer a complex overview of the traffic safety situation.

The accident in Wittenberge shows how quickly there can be dangerous situations on the streets. However, the emergency services reacted well, and the two seriously injured could quickly be transported to a hospital where they are now being treated. The police will further investigate the exact circumstances of the accident.