Young car accident in Guxhagen: drivers saved at the last second!

Young car accident in Guxhagen: drivers saved at the last second!

A traffic accident that took place in the early morning of June 26, 2025 near Guxhagen shows once again how dangerous driving in adverse weather conditions can be. Shortly after 6 a.m., an 18-year-old Mazda driver lost control of his vehicle on a rain-wet road. The young man was on the way to work and came from the direction of Ellenberg when the fateful accident occurred in a left-wing curve. hna reports that ...

Due to the insufficient driving experience and an unsuitable speed, the Mazda dropped to the right of the street. The vehicle finally found its way into the right street ditch, where it drove through about 100 meters before it came to a trench overpass. Passing road users reacted immediately and alerted the emergency services.

rescue measures on site

The rescue workers from Melsungen quickly arrived at the scene of the accident and freed the injured driver from his demolished vehicle. Fortunately, his injuries were not life -threatening, and he was brought to the clinic in Kassel for further care. The Guxhagen volunteer fire brigade was also on duty, with nine emergency services led by municipal fire inspector Markus Brandenstein. The use of the fire brigade comprised the accident site and the implementation of the battery management of the vehicle, since smoke development was determined-this was probably caused by triggered airbags. Target = "_ blank"> The VBG reminds that ...

Due to the accident, Ellenberger Straße had to be fully blocked in both directions until the injured person was removed. A rescue company will get the Mazda out of the ditch, whereby no information about the amount of damage has yet been given.

traffic safety and accident prevention

This event is another example of how important regulations on traffic safety are. As early as the 1970s, the German Bundestag decided to create annual accident prevention reports in order to improve the safety in road traffic. The current traffic safety program of the Federal Government 2021 to 2030 should help measure and control progress in traffic safety. Mobility forum raises " that ... This program is assessed in connection with the reports from 2020 and 2021.

In addition to the legal requirements, such as the correct setting up of warning triangles and the formation of a rescue alley, the correct behavior after an accident is crucial. For example, drivers should always create their warning vest and secure the accident site until professional help arrives. First aid measures are just as important and can be decisive if we want to make the best out of the Situation in such a situation.

We appeal to all drivers to always pay attention to weather conditions and our own driving experience. In this way, security on the streets can be guaranteed for all road users.