Horror accident on A111: helper dies when changing tires!

Horror accident on A111: helper dies when changing tires!

A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday evening on the A111 motorway near Hennigsdorf, in the Oberhavel district. A 32-year-old man was killed fatally when he helped a driver to change a tire. According to the police, the young man stopped to assist another road user who had stopped on the hard shoulder with a tire breakdown. While they were busy changing tires, they were hit by a 66-year-old driver who is also living in the Oberhavel district. This accident not only led to the tragedy of the irrevocable loss, but also to the serious injury to the small van driver, which had to be flown to a hospital with a rescue helicopter. The 66-year-old person who accident only suffered minor injuries, such as rbb24 reported.

The district of Oberhavel, in which the tragic events took place, is a region in northern Brandenburg, known for its landscape diversity and a population of around 218,855 people (as of December 31, 2023). The city of Oranienburg acts as the administrative seat of the district, which also includes many nature reserves and resorts. The district is an important location for industry and has growing economic relevance due to its proximity to Berlin. The incident on the A111 also highlights the dangers that are connected to stopping on the roadside, in particular on heavily frequented traffic routes such as this, which is one of the most important connections in the region, such as wikipedia indicates.

serious accidents in road traffic

This incident underlines the dangers that exist in road traffic. Accident statistics show that car drivers who stop at breakdowns can often get into risky situations. In order to increase traffic safety, it is crucial that all road users ensure that they are able to work safely on a street, especially on motorways. This includes wearing warning vests, using breakdown warning signs and careful planning of the procedure for engine problems.