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A31 Roadway Accident Leaves 10 People Harmed

Bottrop Fire Department called to an incident on Sunday evening at 6:20 PM in the city of Bottrop - further details to follow...

A31 Road Incident: Ten Individuals Sustained Injuries
A31 Road Incident: Ten Individuals Sustained Injuries

A31 Roadway Accident Leaves 10 People Harmed

In an unexpected turn of events, a significant traffic accident occurred on the A31 near the city of Bottrop today at around 18:20. The incident involved two cars, leading to a chaotic scene on the busy highway.

Upon receiving the news, the Fire Department Bottrop swiftly sprang into action, with both the professional fire brigade and the volunteer fire brigade Kirchhellen dispatching approximately 40 personnel to the site. The volunteer fire brigade Altstadt also provided cover for the rest of the city during the operation.

Rescue resources from neighbouring towns, including Oberhausen, Dorsten, and Gladbeck, were also requested to assist the Bottrop crews. The police took over the scene for the investigation of the cause of the accident.

Sadly, ten people were injured in the accident, one of whom was seriously injured. Contrary to initial reports, no one was trapped in the vehicles. The Bottrop Fire Department called for the "mass casualty incident" code, indicating the severity of the situation.

The operation for the traffic accident ended for the fire department around 20:00. For any further information or updates, the Fire Department Bottrop Press Office can be contacted at 02041 / 7803-115 or via email at [email protected].

News aktuell and the Fire Department Bottrop have been reporting on this incident, providing updates as the situation unfolded. The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation by the police.

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