Overview
- The crew was returning from a house-fire response in Bad Segeberg when the vehicle left Segeberger Straße between Groß Rönnau and Hamdorf.
- The crash occurred at 21:24 in a slight right-hand curve, sending the truck into a large oak and destroying the cab.
- Nine firefighters were injured, including the driver and front passenger who were trapped and are reported to be seriously hurt.
- About 80 responders, including the THW, managed the operation, and psychosocial support is assisting affected crews.
- A rescue helicopter was alerted but could not land due to wind and heavy rain, and police closed the road past midnight as they opened an investigation.