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Black ice chaos in Donau-Ries: emergency rooms are groaning under the influx of patients!
In the Donau-Ries district, the number of black ice accidents is increasing due to winter conditions. Emergency rooms are overloaded.
Black ice chaos in Donau-Ries: emergency rooms are groaning under the influx of patients!
What a frosty time in Bavaria! Since the end of last week, changing weather conditions have turned our daily lives upside down. Severe frost, followed by thaw and rain, ensures that many paths and surfaces in this country are literally slippery. A real balancing act for pedestrians and drivers!
The situation is particularly tense in the Donau-Ries region. As the Augsburger Allgemeine Reportedly, many people simply lost their balance and injured themselves. Silvia Reschauer, the head of the emergency room at the Donau-Ries-Klinik Donauwörth, speaks of an “extremely high” number of patients who needed help due to falls on slippery surfaces. That sounds like a real challenge for the medical staff!
The traffic is stalling
The slippery conditions don't stop at the roads either. According to the information from the police The roads in many regions of Germany are affected by black ice. The emergency services have been on a regular basis since the early hours of the morning. Traffic accidents and pedestrian falls are increasing dramatically, while emergency rooms are reporting increasing numbers of injuries.
The invisible layers of ice created by freezing water make driving and walking a real risk. In many cities, especially in Berlin, reports of black ice accidents are increasing. The fire department there registered over 470 weather-related calls last weekend. Particular caution is required on main traffic routes, bridges and sloping roads!
Be careful on the roads!
The ADAC also points out that drivers should be particularly careful in such winter conditions. The temperatures, which are often just below freezing point, require foresighted driving. Even if roads look wet, there are often dangerous slippery areas hidden underneath.
An appeal to everyone: avoid unnecessary journeys, maintain appropriate speeds and leave enough distance to the vehicle in front. And for pedestrians: use cleared paths and be particularly careful!
Frosty times mean additional challenges, but with a little caution we can all get through the winter safely. Keep warm and stay safe!