Travel fire to A24: 35 passengers brought to safety

Travel fire to A24: 35 passengers brought to safety

Berlin & Brandenburg
Important incident on the A24: Fire in the coach brings security questions to

07/22/2024, 12:14 pm

A shocking event occurred on Sunday morning on Autobahn 24 near Neuruppin when a coach caught fire while driving. This incident not only raises questions about the safety of coaches, but also underlines the importance of rapidly intervening road users.

coach catches fire while driving

The fire was discovered by an attentive driver, according to the police report, who drew attention to the driver of the bus to a fire in the rear light. The bus driver could then stop on a rest area in good time and bring the 35 passengers to safety.

fire brigade and fast reactions

The alarmed fire brigade quickly moved out to the rest area near Walsleben (Ostprignitz-Ruppin district) and deleted the completely on fire, which belonged to a German travel company. In addition, some trees and part of the embankment got on fire, which illustrates the urgency of the extinguishing work.

effects on traffic

Due to the fire, the Autobahn 24 was closed in both directions for about an hour and a half. This measure significantly disturbed the flow of traffic, which led to the road cleaning and the bus had to be towed. The total amount of damage caused by the fire is estimated at around 150,000 euros.

important teachings from the incident

This incident illustrates the need for regular security checks and preventive measures for coaches. The fact that an attentive driver contributed decisively to successfully evacuate passengers is also an important point. Transport and security authorities could learn from this and spread information about the importance of vigilance in road traffic.

Overall, it can be seen that the security of passengers and the quick reaction in an emergency are critical factors that are important not only for travelers, but also for general traffic safety.

- Nag