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Brave truck drivers stop speeding on the A2 – police praise heroes!
Two truck drivers bravely stopped a fleeing speeder on the A2 near Braunschweig. Police praise their heroic behavior.
Brave truck drivers stop speeding on the A2 – police praise heroes!
Two truck drivers demonstrated moral courage in an impressive way on the A2. On a Monday morning, September 6, 2025, the police in Braunschweig became aware of a 53-year-old driver who had evaded a traffic stop. He fled at a speed of 200 km/h, which was a dangerous situation even for the experienced truck drivers. But instead of looking away, the two men decided to take action.
Both drivers, a 38-year-old from Auetal and a 27-year-old from Arnstadt, recognized the chase situation in the rearview mirror and reacted promptly. With coordinated attention, they managed to put the fleeing car driver in a dangerous position by blocking him and causing him to stop. Inspection manager Thomas Bodendiek praised the two as “everyday heroes” in a press release.
Recognition and controversy
The police searched for the two drivers to thank them for their courageous efforts. Both quickly reported to the Braunschweig motorway police after a call for witnesses. Bodendiek emphasized that the drivers had done everything right and rejected allegations from social networks. Some users saw their actions as coercion or a threat to road traffic. But Bodendiek made it clear that, according to the Code of Criminal Procedure, everyone has the right to arrest a person who has committed a crime. The drivers also made sure not to endanger other road users.
Civil courage refers to intervening in dangerous situations. It is often values such as the rejection of injustice and violence that motivate people to take action. The actions of the two truck drivers represent a clear example of moral courage, where they acted courageously out of a sense of responsibility for others. Such actions are not only more common in rural areas, but also in media reports about brave people who intervene at critical moments.
What did that teach us?
As the so-called bystander effect phenomenon shows, many people in groups shy away from taking action. The brave actions of the drivers can serve as inspiration to intervene even in difficult situations. Civil courage can even be learned. The police offer special courses to help recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately - an approach that is particularly important in our time of anonymity.
In the end, it remains to be said that the courageous truck drivers not only stopped a fleeing criminal; they are an example of how we as a community should support each other. Civil courage begins with being attentive and helpful wherever possible.
For more information on this remarkable event, see reports from NDR and regional today. If you would like to find out more about civil courage, you can also visit GEO inform.