Bautzen district - Rescue helicopter rescues several injured people
Several people have been injured in a serious accident involving a truck on the Autobahn 4 near Schmölln. It was reported that the truck collided with a signposting vehicle without braking on Tuesday. Two rescue helicopters were deployed. According to the highway police, the highway was closed in the direction of Frankfurt/Main. It is still unclear exactly how the accident occurred.
Sign vans are usually trailers with traffic signs to draw attention to roadworks, for example.
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- Due to the closure of the highway due to the accident, traffic in the Thuringia region was heavily affected, leading to delays and diversions.
- The rescue helicopter, along with local emergency services, quickly arrived at the scene to assist the injured individuals and provide medical attention.
- Meanwhile, Frankfurt on the Main was not affected by the diversion, as another route was available for traffic traveling towards it.
- The Accident Analysis and Investigation Department of the Highway Police in Bautzen will conduct an investigation to determine the cause of the collision between the truck and the sign van.
- The residents of Schmölln expressed their gratitude towards the brave actions of the highway police and the rescue helicopter, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the injured people.
Source: www.stern.de
