Car falls into the Kyll: rescue workers save the driver out of the water!

Car falls into the Kyll: rescue workers save the driver out of the water!

On Tuesday afternoon, March 25, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred in Trier-Ehrang. A driver lost control of her vehicle and fell into the Kyll about five meters high. The accident took place on Kyllstraße at 11:54 a.m. when the woman was traveling in the roundabout and wanted to drive towards Kordel. The exact causes of the incident are still unclear how SWR

Coincidentally, an ambulance from the German Red Cross was nearby, which made it possible for a quick reaction to the rescue workers. These jumped into the water and freed the driver out of the vehicle. The fire brigade supported the rescue measures with a special grinding basket stretcher and pulled the woman onto the street through the embankment. She was taken to the hospital immediately after the first aid by the emergency doctor. Initial assessments indicate that it is not seriously injured, such as supplemented.

rescue operations and vehicle recovery

The Kyllstraße was completely closed to the rescue work. For safety's sake, the fire brigade interpreted oil snacks to prevent possible contamination in the water by oil or petrol remains. Fortunately, the first investigations showed that no environmentally hazardous substances came into the Kyll. The removal of the vehicle was carried out in the afternoon with a crane. A diving relay is also supposed to lay a noose around the car to look for the driver's valuables and papers.

The Trier professional fire brigade, the diving relay, the DRK Ehrang with an emergency doctor and the police from Schweich included, among other things. The investigation into the exact cause of the accident continues, as well as legal framework conditions, which are discussed on the basis of
Destatis . This data serves to analyze the traffic safety situation and to formulate future measures in legislation as well as in traffic education.

The situation in Trier-Ehrang raises questions about traffic safety in Germany. Statistics on traffic accidents help to recognize structures and risk factors that influence the frequency of accident in order to promote preventive measures in transport policy.

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