A2 Motorway Near FW Hannover: Road Traffic Collision Involving Vehicles

Hannover Fire Department responds around 6:30 PM on a Saturday evening

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2025 September 17 . 9:22 AM

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A2 Motorway near FW Hannover: Vehicle Collision Reported

A2 Motorway Near FW Hannover: Road Traffic Collision Involving Vehicles

On Saturday evening, a traffic accident occurred on the A2, heading towards Berlin, at the Varrelheide rest area, between the Bothfeld and Lahe exits.

According to a report by news aktuell, a 71-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle and caused it to overturn. The driver was able to exit the vehicle on his own, but a 68-year-old passenger was trapped inside and had to be extricated by the Hannover Fire Department using technical equipment.

Both occupants were severely injured and transported to nearby hospitals. The Hannover Fire Department, with the assistance of 20 firefighters and paramedics, attended the scene until approximately 19:15.

Timo Gerlich from the Hannover Fire Department is the contact for further inquiries about the accident. He can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at 0511/912-1405. Gregor Fleischmann, the deputy head of the Hannover Fire Department, is the contact for the press.

The police have initiated an investigation into the cause of the accident. The Varrelheide rest area was closed during the operation, but traffic on the A2 was not affected. The Hannover Fire Department cannot provide information on the cause of the accident or the extent of the damage.

The information provided in this announcement was transmitted by Feuerwehr Hannover. The police urge all drivers to exercise caution on the roads and to follow traffic rules to prevent similar accidents.