Rescue operation - One seriously injured in accident - rain makes operation difficult
A driver has crashed into a tree in the Ennepe-Ruhr district and been seriously injured. The man drove off the road in Breckerfeld on Sunday afternoon for unknown reasons and crashed into the side of the tree, according to the fire department on Monday. The vehicle came to rest on its side a few meters further on in a small wooded area.
In addition to a large amount of tools that were scattered there during the accident, the rescue services were also hampered by extreme mud due to the constant rain. The seriously injured man was taken to hospital.
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The accident in the Ennepe-Ruhr district resulted in a traffic disruption, causing delays for other vehicles in the area. The fire department, despite their best efforts, faced challenges in conducting the rescue operation due to the heavy rain and poor road conditions. The number of accidents on North Rhine-Westphalia's roads increased significantly during the period of bad weather, placing a heavy burden on emergency services. Police are investigating the cause of the vehicle's abrupt departure from the road in the Ennepe-Ruhr district. The fire department in North Rhine-Westphalia has reported an increase in fire calls during periods of heavy rain, a trend they attribute to slick roads and other weather-related hazards.
Source: www.stern.de
