Dramatic accident in Hamburg: Pensioner falls five meters in her car!

Dramatic accident in Hamburg: Pensioner falls five meters in her car!

A dramatic accident occurred in Hamburg on Friday afternoon, which quickly caused a stir on social media. A 72-year-old driver lost control of her vehicle in front of the Barmbek Hospital and fell five meters into a ditch between the parking garage and the street. A blessing in disguise: the car crashed into the parking garage and landed in a hedge, hanging upside down on a fence.

The fire department was immediately alerted and arrived with a large crane. He lifted the car over the bridge railing to save the driver. They were supported by two ambulance drivers and a passerby who willingly provided help. Unfortunately, two of the rescuers suffered cuts to their hands and arms, highlighting the dangers of such operations. Firefighters pointed out that such rescues often come at the risk of life. The 72-year-old was taken to hospital after being rescued and is feared to be seriously injured. A structural engineer was also called in to assess the damage to the parking garage. Bild reports that ...

The challenges of the fire department

This dramatic rescue operation is just one example of the challenges that the Hamburg fire department regularly faces. According to the annual operations balance, the Hamburg fire department had a total of 308,328 operations in 2023. Although that is 2.5% less than in 2022, the emergency services remained primarily in demand with 279,471 missions. The fire department has increased its personnel in the rescue control center from 112 to 135 employees in order to meet increasing demand. There are currently 111 ambulances available for day service and 81 for night service, which is essential given the large number of operations. NDR reports that ...

What is also particularly noteworthy is that fire operations increased slightly last year, but the number of fire deaths fortunately fell to ten. The Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department carried out 10,680 missions in its combat operations and was also able to increase the proportion of female firefighters. This shows that volunteer fire service continues to be very popular and that many committed citizens are willing to get involved in emergencies.

Overview of accidents in the fire service

Another interesting development is shown by the accident statistics from the Hanseatic Fire Department-Unfallkasse Nord for 2023. A total of 2,511 insurance cases were reported here, which represents an increase of over 200 cases compared to the previous year. Of these cases, 1,582 accidents were recognized, 203 more than in 2022. The focus was on operational accidents, which decreased slightly. The fire department continually tries to improve the safety of its members in order to prevent accidents. A careful analysis and preventative measures are being planned. HFUK Nord reports that ...

These statistics and the recent accident highlight the daily challenges firefighters face. It is important to always keep public safety in mind and support your own emergency responders through investments and training.