power outage - Power outage in Waldkraiburg - People rescued from lift
A large-scale power outage led to several interventions by emergency services in the southern part of Waldkraiburg on a Wednesday afternoon. The Waldkraiburg Fire Department, with the help of building management, controlled the lifts in residential buildings in the affected area and rescued two "trapped" people, the police reported. The Bavarian Red Cross BRK brought two people who required electrically-powered home respirators to a central location for treatment and care.
Additionally, according to the police, the power outage caused traffic chaos at a intersection. The traffic light system there did not function. The city utilities were able to locate the faulty power cell quickly; the power outage occurred at approximately 17:45 p.m. The cause of the power outage is still being investigated.
The police are working closely with the traffic department to manage the chaotic situation at the faulty intersection due to the power outage. The city of Waldkraiburg, located in Bavaria, Germany, experienced this power outage during the Current day. Despite the power outage, the Fire department and the local police were swift in providing assistance, including using a fire truck's elevator to rescue individuals from high-rise buildings. In response to the power outage, the Fire department and the Bavarian Red Cross BRK collaborated to ensure the safety of individuals reliant on electrically-powered lifeboats.
