Deleting vehicle accident in Frankenstein: Six firefighters injured!

Deleting vehicle accident in Frankenstein: Six firefighters injured!

On Saturday morning, July 12, 2025, a serious accident occurred in the Frankenstein, district of Mittelachsen, in which a fire truck of the Breitenau volunteer fire brigade had an accident on the way to a caravan fire. At around 9:30 a.m. the MAN vehicle came off the road in a left curve, crashed into a tree and then overturned how tixio reports .

In the tragic incident, six firefighters were injured. The 35-year-old driver and a 56-year-old fireman were seriously injured. Four other emergency services aged 31, 35, 39 and 48 years suffered minor injuries. All injuries were immediately brought to hospitals, with two rescue helicopters being used to supply the injured as quickly as possible.

serious damage and cause of the fire

The property damage is estimated at over 200,000 euros, and the road remains closed for the time being, while the salvage work is underway. In addition, the caravan, to which the fire brigade was on the way, burned completely - but there were no injuries, since other military forces could quickly control the fire. The exact cause of the fire of the caravan is still unclear what questions about the fire brigade and residents.

According to current data from the IFS, it becomes clear that electrical devices and human misconduct are particularly common causes of fire. According to ifs, more than half of all fires are due to these factors. Kitchen fires often happen by caring for cooking pots, which could possibly contribute to the cause of the fire in Frankenstein. However, a final report on the exact cause of the caravan fire is still pending.

The upcoming investigations will show whether eventualities such as defective electrical devices or human failure have played a role here. However, the tragedy of the accident illustrates how risky use for the firefighters is common.

The entire fire brigade community, which is characterized by the heroic commitment to the general public, is dismayed by the injuries to its comrades. As local reports summarize, it was a shock for everyone who supports the volunteers in their brave use. It is to be hoped that the injuries will soon recover and the causes of the tragic incident can be clarified.