At 9:26 PM on a chilly Wednesday evening, a harrowing collision took place on the feeder road to the airport in Sengelmannstraße, Fuhlsbüttel district.
The events unfolded when a Mercedes, carrying three passengers, veered off course, possibly driving the wrong way, and struck an oncoming cab head-on in the tunnel.
The Mercedes driver (22) found themselves trapped within the wreckage, necessitating a prompt extraction by the local fire department. They sustained severe injuries and were transported to the hospital, where their condition remains dire. The cab driver also required hospitalization.
The tunnel remained under lockdown for several hours due to the emergency response efforts. Authorities are currently investigating whether the fog at the entrance to the tunnel may have contributed to the Mercedes driver's errant exit and the subsequent serious collision despite the concrete cable barriers.
Check-in on the investigation's progress by following the latest updates from the Hamburg regional news.
Curiously, some individuals disregarded the ongoing investigation and crash site to join a 'ghost ride' through the tunnel, endangering themselves and possibly compromising the scene.
Although the tunnel was closed for several hours to facilitate rescue operations, a few Mercedes models were sighted near the Hamburg Airport.
The aftermath of this tragic incident has sparked discussions about the need to enhance safety measures and traffic management within tunnels, particularly during periods of poor visibility.
Fact Sheet: Emergency services swiftly moved to save the critically injured driver. The Mercedes driver's life hangs in the balance, and authorities are working to uncover the circumstances that led to the collision. Check the 'Hamburg regional news' to stay updated.
