Offenbach district - Rescue vehicle collides with car on the way to the scene
On the way to an operation, a DRK ambulance in Heusenstamm was abruptly stopped by a collision with a car. Three people were slightly injured in the accident in the Offenbach district on Christmas Eve, the police in Offenbach announced on Monday: the 19-year-old driver of the car and the two DRK rescue workers, a woman (30) and a man (54).
The ambulance driven by the 30-year-old woman was on the road with blue lights and siren, and the collision occurred at the intersection of two country roads. In an initial estimate, the police put the damage at around 145,000 euros. The exact circumstances of the accident, which occurred at around 9.25 p.m. on Sunday, are the subject of further investigations.
Police statement
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- Despite the collision, the DRK team managed to continue their mission trip in Offenbach, albeit with delayed arrival.
- Witnesses at the accident scene reported that the driver of the car seemed disoriented and failed to notice the approaching DRK ambulance on saint's eve.
- Following the incident, the police in Hesse launched an investigation to determine whether charges of reckless driving should be leveled against the car driver.
- The damaged DRK ambulance, a vital asset to the community, will undergo repairs costing an estimated 145,000 euros.
- As the Woman driver of the ambulance and the man were quickly assessed, they were able to continue their duties with minor injuries, maintaining the vital healthcare service in Offenbach.
- Local news outlets in Heusenstamm and Offenbach are covering the accident extensively, highlighting the importance of road safety during the festive season.
Source: www.stern.de