The Grand-Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps Responds to Multiple Incidents Across Luxembourg
The Grand-Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS) had a busy Sunday evening as they were dispatched across the country to respond to multiple incidents, with a total of eleven people requiring rescuing.
Major Rescue Operation in Oberpallen
- At 5.10pm, a major rescue operation took place at “Am Kleegaart” in the north-west of Oberpallen near the Belgian border.
- A car crash left six people injured, necessitating support from the Air Rescue helicopter, emergency medical services, and three ambulances from various locations.
- The injured individuals were rescued and transported to the hospital.
Collision in Dudelange
- Prior to the Oberpallen incident, a collision between two cars occurred on the Route de Luxembourg in Dudelange, resulting in three injuries.
- An ambulance from Dudelange was dispatched to rescue and transport the injured individuals to the hospital.
Accident in Shifflange
- At 6.15pm, another person was injured in an accident on the Rue des Artisans in Shifflange and was taken to the hospital by an ambulance from Esch-sur-Alzette.
Evacuation from A13
- An eleventh injured person was evacuated from the A13 shortly after 7.30pm following an accident on the motorway between Kayl and Burange.
- Emergency services from the Schifflange emergency centre responded to the scene.
Car Fire in Luxembourg City
- At 8pm, a car caught on fire in the Rue Michel Welter in Luxembourg City, with no reported injuries.
The CGDIS did not provide further details regarding the incidents in their Monday morning report.
Overall, the swift response and coordinated efforts of the Grand-Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps were instrumental in ensuring the safety and well-being of those affected by the various incidents across Luxembourg.