Four rescue helicopters at major emergency call in the Black Forest

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A tragic traffic accident on the B523 near Dauchingen at the end of April kept emergency services on their toes: Three cars collided under still-unexplained circumstances, injuring seven people, some of them children, in some cases seriously. The control center deployed a large contingent to provide assistance as quickly as possible.

It’s late afternoon when the Christoph 54 crew is alerted to this traffic accident by the control center. During the approach, the emergency team already realizes the extent of the accident: Three other rescue helicopters are en route to the scene alongside them.

Four rescue helicopters in action

On site, the crew will meet the crew of Christoph 41 from Leonberg, as well as their Swiss colleagues from Rega and AAA, who are arriving with Lions 1. Six ambulances, two emergency medical vehicles, six paramedics, and approximately 30 firefighters are also on site to treat the injured and transport them to nearby hospitals. Eight police patrol cars are handling traffic and closing the road.

After initial treatment and patient transfer, Christoph 54 went directly to the emergency room of the University Hospital Freiburg, while Christoph 41 was taken to the emergency room of the Tuttlingen District Hospital.

A particularly challenging aspect of such large-scale operations is the collaboration of all emergency services personnel. There’s hardly any time for detailed discussions or consultations; all actions and procedures must be perfectly executed to ensure rapid patient care. The excellent coordination and smooth interaction of the emergency services in such a demanding situation once again demonstrate the high level of professionalism and dedication of all the helpers.