[MANN UNTER LKW EINGEKLEMMT!] - Dramatischer Unfall in Essen ~ Fußgänger erlitt schwere Verletzungen

April 29, 2026, 8:59 a.m., Wilhelm-Nieswandt-Allee, Essen Altenessen-Nord At 8:59 a.m., the Essen Fire Department was alerted to a serious traffic accident in Essen-Altenessen-Nord. A truck had struck a pedestrian, who was trapped under the tractor unit of the semi-trailer. The fire department's dispatch center initially alerted fire engines, the fire department's rescue unit, and the ambulance service. The fire department immediately secured the scene. The truck was stabilized to prevent it from rolling away. The patient was stabilized and given medical treatment by the ambulance service. In consultation with the firefighters, the truck was moved back a few centimeters to free the patient. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries in the accident. The truck driver and several eyewitnesses were treated by the ambulance service. The injured pedestrian was transported to a hospital by ambulance, accompanied by an emergency physician. Wilhelm-Nieswandt-Allee had to be completely closed in both directions for the rescue operation. Approximately 40 firefighters and paramedics were on scene. After the rescue operation was completed, the police took over the accident investigation. The police are now investigating how this serious traffic accident occurred. Source: Press release, Essen Fire Department