On Wednesday afternoon, an accident involving a motorhome occurred on the A23 between Lägerdorf and Hohenfelde. According to one source, the vehicle left the road, overturned onto its side, and the occupants were trapped inside. Rescuers had to free the injured using special equipment.
Another source reports that the motorhome carried a couple of tourists from Hesse. Firefighters freed the people trapped in the cabin; they sustained minor injuries. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined.
According to updated information, the driver was 67 years old, the passenger 68. Firefighters extracted the victims through the windshield. The motorhome left the lane at a speed of 80–90 km/h.
According to police, both passengers were briefly trapped in the vehicle and were freed by firefighters. They sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital. The carriageway had to be temporarily closed during the rescue operation.