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Collision in Uelzen: emergency ambulance and VW Golf – five injured!
On October 23, 2025, there was an accident in Uelzen between an emergency medical vehicle and a VW Golf, in which five people were slightly injured.
Collision in Uelzen: emergency ambulance and VW Golf – five injured!
In Uelzen there was a serious accident on federal highway 4 at 2:40 p.m. on October 23, 2025, when an emergency doctor's vehicle and a VW Golf collided. The emergency vehicle was on a necessary trip and used its special rights of way. When turning around in the two-lane area, there was an unexpected collision with the car, which overtook the emergency doctor and thus became a danger.
The consequences were quickly noticeable: five people were slightly injured, including the driver and passenger of the VW Golf and three crew members of the emergency vehicle. The total damage amounts to over 40,000 euros. Due to the accident investigation and the subsequent rescue work, the federal highway had to be partially closed, which led to significant traffic delays. Police even used a drone to fully document the incident while investigations into the exact cause of the accident continue.
Special rights in road traffic
Accidents like this raise fundamental questions about the rights of emergency vehicles on the road. According to Section 35 of the Road Traffic Act, ambulances enjoy special privileges when it comes to emergency operations. This means that they are allowed to drive despite red lights and applicable speed limits in order to quickly reach emergency locations and save lives. Drivers of other vehicles are obliged to make room in the presence of an emergency vehicle if they can perceive its signals.
In this case, however, the application of these regulations to the upcoming overtaking of the VW Golf is unclear. Sometimes road users are unsupervised and fail to notice that an ambulance is calling attention to itself with flashing lights and a horn, which can lead to unwanted conflicts. The Highway Code makes it clear that such situations require special care to avoid civil or criminal consequences, especially for emergency vehicles. RUV and Legal dispatch share valuable information about these regulations.
Legal aspects of emergency operations
The legal framework for emergency situations is complex and the topic is supported by interesting court rulings. A higher regional court decided that even if blue lights and a horn were used in an accident, there could be a breach of care. This occurred in an incident where an injured car driver acted contrary to the emergency vehicle's advance notice. Details about such a case make it clear how important it is for all road users to act prudently. Doctors who waive traffic regulations in emergencies could be acting under completely different legal aspects, sometimes in the name of a justifiable emergency.
The accident in Uelzen clearly shows that traffic regulations and the associated rights can sometimes be tragically misunderstood. Explaining the relevance of special rights for emergency services not only ensures the safety of emergency services, but can also prevent worse things from happening. The current situation continues to be monitored and investigations are progressing to gain a full picture of how this incident occurred. Regional Today keeps listeners up to date with further information.