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Dual A73 Crashes Highlight Lichtenfels Fire Brigade’s Empathetic Child Care

The brigade’s use of teddy bears alongside technical rescue tools demonstrates a broadened emergency protocol focused on child welfare.

Overview

  • On July 26 at 15:48, firefighters were dispatched to a severe crash on the A73 between Bad Staffelstein and Ebensfeld and used hydraulic equipment to free a seriously injured motorist.
  • Minutes later, a second collision nearby left one person lightly injured and placed an unhurt infant in the care of emergency responders.
  • Firefighters secured traffic, disconnected vehicle batteries and coordinated medical handover to the Rettungsdienst at both accident sites.
  • Personnel provided attentive support to the baby until the arrival of the rescue service, underscoring the value of empathetic assistance for young passengers.
  • Each fire vehicle carries a teddy bear as part of ongoing child-focused preparedness measures in Bavaria’s emergency services.