Dog saved too - Accident on A2 with four injured - Criticism of rescue services
At an accident on Autobahn 2, four people were injured, one severely. A total of three cars were involved in the accident at Helmstedt (Helmstedt District), according to the fire department. The emergency services treated the injured and also rescued a dog from one of the cars. "The debris extended over all three lanes, including the shoulders", it continued. Therefore, the highway towards Hannover was closed for the duration of the operation. Initially, the fire department and police did not disclose how the accident occurred.
The arrival of the fire department was reportedly hindered by a poor access road, it was stated. "Emergency responders lose valuable time when they have to struggle so much through the traffic jam", said a spokesperson. In addition, some onlookers had left their cars to get a better view.
- Due to the accident on Autobahn 2 in Helmstedt, the Fire department from Lower Saxony faced challenges in reaching the scene promptly, as some spectators had left their cars in Lifeline Alley to get a closer look.
- The Automatic incident response system in Lifeline Alley was triggered after the three-car accident in Helmstedt District, alerting the nearby emergency services to the situation.
- After the accident on the Autobahn, traffic in the Lower Saxony area surrounding Helmstedt was heavily affected, causing delays and congestion on alternative routes like Lifeline Alley.
- The Fire department in Lower Saxony emphasized the importance of maintaining clear access roads and discouraging onlookers from stopping near accident sites, to ensure faster response times and reduce further accidents on busy roads like Autobahn 2.
