Major crash on the A2 highway between Lehrte and Hämelerwald near Lehrte

In a dramatic turn of events, a traffic accident on the A2 near Lehrte, Germany, has caused significant disruption. The incident occurred between the Lehrte-Ost exit and Hämelerwald around 19:26 on [insert date], according to news aktuell.

The accident involved a VW Beetle that veered off the road approximately 700 meters before the Hämelerwald exit, resulting in a collision with the guardrail. The impact was severe enough to tear the engine block from the vehicle, causing it to catch fire.

First responders, including members of the local fire department Lehrte, quickly sprang into action. Using a powder extinguisher, they managed to put out the burning engine block before the arrival of the rescue services. The fire department also ensured fire protection at the scene and performed battery management on the damaged vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle sustained severe injuries and was treated initially by the rescue service. Recognising the gravity of the situation, a rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene. The helicopter landed at the site to provide further medical assistance due to the severity of the injuries.

A total of 23 personnel and 4 vehicles from the local fire department Lehrte attended the scene. To carefully extract the injured person from the vehicle, a so-called tunnel rescue was used through the trunk.

The highway in the direction of Berlin was completely closed due to the accident spanning all three lanes. The police were also present at the scene, initiating an investigation into the cause of the accident, but no information about the amount of property damage or the progress of the investigation is currently available.

For further information or inquiries, the Voluntary Fire Department Lehrte can be contacted at [email protected]. The official website of the Voluntary Fire Department Lehrte is feuerwehr-lehrte.net.

The press spokesperson for the Volunteer Fire Department in Lehrte was present at the scene, but the name is not explicitly stated in the available search results. Updates on the property damage or the investigation into the cause of the accident are yet to be provided.