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A2 Motorway near FW Hannover: Vehicle Collision Reported

Hanover Fire Department faced an emergency call at approximately 6:30 PM on Saturday, as reported.

A2 Motorway mishap: vehicle collision near FW Hannover.
A2 Motorway mishap: vehicle collision near FW Hannover.

A2 Motorway near FW Hannover: Vehicle Collision Reported

Accident on A2 Near Varrelheide Rest Area: Two Severely Injured

On Saturday evening, a traffic accident occurred on the A2, heading towards Berlin, at the Varrelheide rest area between the Bothfeld and Lahe exits.

According to the police, a 71-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle, causing it to overturn. The 68-year-old passenger was trapped in the car and had to be extricated by the fire department using technical equipment.

Both occupants were severely injured and transported to nearby hospitals. The extent of the damage from the accident is not yet known.

The Varrelheide rest area was closed during the operation, but traffic flow on the A2 was not affected. The fire department was on the scene until approximately 7:15 PM and a total of 20 firefighters and emergency service personnel were involved.

The police have begun investigations into the cause of the accident. For further inquiries, you can contact Feuerwehr Hannover at their official website www.feuerwehr-hannover.de or send an email to [email protected].

Timo Gerlich can be reached for inquiries at 0511/912-1405. However, it appears that the name of the head of the Hanover fire department responsible for press work is not explicitly stated in the provided search results.

The police are currently investigating the cause of the accident on the A2. We will update this report as more information becomes available.

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