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In Ense-Lüttringen (North Rhine-Westphalia), a 59-year-old man was trapped under his own motorhome while repairing the brakes. Firefighters freed him using a lifting bag; he sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital.
On Saturday afternoon in Ense-Lüttringen (Soest district, North Rhine-Westphalia), a 59-year-old man was repairing the brakes of his motorhome when he became trapped under the axle area.
Firefighters used a lifting bag and special equipment to free the victim. A rescue helicopter, Christoph 8, and psychologists were also on site. After receiving medical care, the man was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
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A 59-year-old man was trapped under his motorhome while repairing the brakes in Ense-Lüttringen, Soest district. Firefighters used a lifting cushion t...
A 59-year-old man was trapped under his motorhome while repairing the brakes in Ense-Lüttringen, Soest district. Firefighters used a lifting cushion to free him. He sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital; a rescue helicopter was also dispatched as a precaution.
A 59-year-old man was trapped under his motorhome while repairing the brakes in Ense-Lüttringen, Soest district (North Rhine-Westphalia). The fire dep...
A 59-year-old man was trapped under his motorhome while repairing the brakes in Ense-Lüttringen, Soest district (North Rhine-Westphalia). The fire department used a lifting cushion to free him. He sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital; a rescue helicopter was also dispatched as a precaution.
On Saturday afternoon in Ense-Lüttringen, Germany, firefighters freed a person trapped under a motorhome near the axle. Using lifting cushions and tec...
On Saturday afternoon in Ense-Lüttringen, Germany, firefighters freed a person trapped under a motorhome near the axle. Using lifting cushions and technical rescue gear, the victim was extracted and handed over to paramedics. Rescue crews, helicopter Christoph 8, and psychologists were on scene. The patient was taken to a hospital after initial treatment.
A 59-year-old man was trapped under his motorhome while repairing the brakes in Ense-Lüttringen, Soest district. Firefighters used a lifting cushion t...
A 59-year-old man was trapped under his motorhome while repairing the brakes in Ense-Lüttringen, Soest district. Firefighters used a lifting cushion to free him. He sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital. A rescue helicopter, Christoph 8, was also on standby.
In Ense-Lüttringen, Germany, a man became trapped under his motorhome while repairing the brakes. Firefighters freed him using lifting bags and specia...
In Ense-Lüttringen, Germany, a man became trapped under his motorhome while repairing the brakes. Firefighters freed him using lifting bags and special equipment. The victim was taken to a hospital; a rescue helicopter was also on scene.
In the Soest district (North Rhine-Westphalia), a 59-year-old man was trapped under his motorhome while repairing the brakes. The incident occurred at...
In the Soest district (North Rhine-Westphalia), a 59-year-old man was trapped under his motorhome while repairing the brakes. The incident occurred at midday in Ense-Lüttringen. Firefighters used a lifting bag to free him. He sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital; an air ambulance was also on standby.
Updated: 11.07.2026
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