In critical moments, when the ambulance encounters difficulties

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2025 August 31 . 7:05 PM

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In critical moments, when seconds matter, the ambulance malfunctions

In critical moments, when the ambulance encounters difficulties

In a concerning turn of events, a recent incident at FC Viktoria Enzberg's home stadium saw the DRK ambulance initially driven off in the wrong direction during an emergency. This incorrect routing could have potentially delayed critical medical assistance.

The incident occurred during a friendly football match between FC Viktoria Enzberg and TSV Wiernsheim on July 24, 2023. Two players collided heads hard, leaving one of them suspected of having a skull fracture. The DRK ambulance, instead of heading towards the correct location, was guided by the navigation system to the old sports field, not the current home stadium of FC Viktoria Enzberg.

Frank Alber, sports director of FC Viktoria Enzberg and a local councilor, stated that this incident is not isolated. In fact, he has observed the DRK ambulance taking the wrong route during emergencies at the stadium on several occasions in the past few years.

The DRK district association has confirmed that the navigation system was at fault, with the incorrect coordinates for routing the ambulance stored in the system. They have since updated the new address data following the recent incident.

To prevent such incidents in the future, measures such as improving coordination between event organizers and the ambulance service, providing detailed maps and GPS waypoints, conducting route familiarization sessions, utilizing real-time navigation aids, and establishing designated emergency lanes or access routes are often implemented.

The DRK district association issued a written statement regarding the incident at FC Viktoria Enzberg's stadium, acknowledging the potential delay in medical assistance due to the incorrect routing. They are likely considering implementing the aforementioned measures to ensure swift and accurate responses during emergencies in the future.

For precise details, contacting the club, local emergency services, or municipal authorities directly would be the best approach. It is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants in sports events, and addressing issues such as this one is a step towards achieving that goal.