H 284 - 2024

Report

A traffic accident occurred on the B 48 near the on-ramp to the L 401, in which two vehicles collided head-on. The fire departments of Lohnsfeld, Wartenberg, and Winnweiler, along with the appropriate emergency response vehicles, were alerted and responded to the scene.

Upon arrival at the scene, it became clear that all individuals involved in the accident had been able to free themselves from the vehicles and were already being attended to by the crew of the first emergency vehicle to arrive. The fire department initially took steps to secure the accident scene from oncoming traffic, and the affected section of the B48 was subsequently closed entirely. Furthermore, fire safety measures were implemented for the vehicles. Due to the large number of people involved, three ambulances, an emergency physician response vehicle, and a rescue helicopter were on the scene. In addition, a Senior Emergency Physician (LNA) and an Emergency Medical Services Operations Manager (OrgL) were dispatched. Upon their arrival, the patients were assigned to appropriate hospitals and subsequently transported there.

After consulting with the police, the road closure was subsequently limited to the right lane in the direction of Winnweiler; to this end, firefighters pushed the vehicles involved in the accident off the opposite lane. The closure of the right side of the roadway remained in effect until the tow truck company arrived. After the vehicles involved in the accident were removed, the firefighters cleared the roadway and then concluded their operation.