In a serious traffic accident on the A31 motorway in Emsland district, six people were injured, including two juveniles. The trapped passenger is in life-threatening condition, as a police spokesperson reported. The car with six occupants was heavily deformed, complicating the rescue.
The accident occurred at a rest area on the A31, where the car veered off the road and crashed into a tree. According to a fire department spokesperson, the severe impact deformed the vehicle, taking about one and a half hours to free the passenger. Besides her, two juveniles and three adults sustained only minor injuries.
Police reported overnight that the passenger is in life-threatening condition. The exact cause of the accident remains unclear. Around 60 firefighters were on site, supported by eight ambulances and a rescue helicopter. The A31 northbound was temporarily fully closed for the helicopter landing.
The incident highlights road traffic risks on motorways, but further details on those involved or the cause are currently unavailable.
