Shock accident on B75: truck cabin torn down, two drivers seriously injured!

Shock accident on B75: truck cabin torn down, two drivers seriously injured!

In late Friday afternoon, there was a dramatic accident on the B75 between Rotenburg/Wümme and Waffenen, in which a truck collided with a tractor team. As NDR , the driver's house is complete in the impact have been demolished. The 64-year-old truck driver remained trapped in the cab and had to be freed from the fire brigade.

The driver of the tractor, a 61-year-old man, was also unlucky. He had parked his team on the side of the road due to technical problems, but the truck was able to recognize the danger too late and opened it unchecked. Both drivers suffered serious injuries and were taken to the hospital, although the tractor driver was not trapped, in contrast to his truck counterpart.

Fast rescue measures and environmental protection

Around 70 emergency services of fire brigades and emergency services were on site to provide the injured and to eliminate the consequences of accidents. As usual in such situations, a dangerous guard was also involved, since a water -polluting liquid had escaped from a container in the truck. This liquid was damaged in the assessment of the truck and the fire brigade immediately initiated measures to capture the harmful substance. Despite all the efforts, a small part of the liquid penetrated the side strip. As a precaution, firefighters protected the adjacent green strips with binders to avoid further environmental damage.

The exact circumstances of the accident and the exact amount of damage are currently still unclear. Emergency services were able to complete the salvage measures at 11 p.m. after the majority of the danger was eliminated.

This incident not only raises questions about traffic safety, but also shows how important quick action and good preparation are in an emergency. The interaction between the fire brigade, emergency services and hazardous substance officers worked well here to prevent worse things.

For the drivers concerned, recovery now remains the top priority, while the investigation into the exact causes of accidents is already underway. The local community is affected by the serious injuries and hopes for soon improvement for the two men.