Severe accident occurred during the process of selecting Christmas trees

Two people were injured in a fire that occurred in a single-family home in Groß Meckelsen on Saturday. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, but initial investigations suggest a technical defect in an electrical device as a possible cause.

The incident took place on Am Brink street, Visselhovede/Jeddingen, while collecting Christmas trees with a tractor and two trailers. The fire brigade's quick response prevented the fire from spreading, and two people had to be treated medically with suspected smoke inhalation.

In a separate incident, a hit-and-run incident occurred late Saturday night in Hermann-Lamprecht-Straße, Gnarrenburg. A 54-year-old driver of a Skoda collided with a metal part on the road near the fire station, causing severe damage to the vehicle. The exact details of the incident, including the cause and the extent of the injuries, were not provided.

On Friday evening, a traffic accident occurred in the main street of Groß Meckelsen, resulting in one person being slightly injured. The police are seeking information about the incident, the origin of the metal part, or any responsible vehicles.

In a different incident on Saturday, a gumball machine was completely destroyed by a fire in Sottrum. The exact cause of the fire is still unknown.

The police are asking witnesses to call 04261-9470 with any information regarding the incidents in Groß Meckelsen and Gnarrenburg.

Meanwhile, in Rotenburg an der Wümme, several assemblies and an AfD information booth took place on Saturday, 11.01.2025, in the pedestrian zone. The assemblies remained peaceful and ended in the early afternoon.

In a separate incident on Friday, proceedings were initiated against three men for suspected unauthorised residence in Germany. The men were stopped by the police in Rotenburg an der Wümme, and investigations are ongoing.

In another incident, a hit-and-run incident occurred at the KGS in Sittensen, between an unknown driver and a 13-year-old cyclist. The driver is described as approximately 30 years old with dark hair. The police are seeking information about the incident.

On 09.01.2025, around 13:00, officers of the Rotenburg enforcement unit stopped a VW company van for a routine check heading towards Hamburg. The vehicle was severely damaged and leaked oil, requiring extensive road cleaning. After consultation with the relevant authorities, the suspicion of an illegal stay was confirmed. Proceedings were initiated against the men, and measures for their departure were initiated.

In a different incident on Saturday, 11.01.2025, a traffic accident involving an ambulance occurred on the B 71 in Rotenburg, causing three people to be slightly injured. The exact details of the incident were not provided.

In a separate incident, a 37-year-old man was stopped on a moped without a valid certificate while under the influence of alcohol and drugs in Zeven. The man was taken into custody, and investigations are ongoing.

Between 04.01.2025 and 10.01.2025, unknown perpetrators broke into a single-family home in Bördel street, Fintel. The burglars searched the rooms but, as of now, took nothing. Investigations are ongoing.

In another incident, a 20-year-old helper fell from one of the trailers during the ride, lost consciousness, and his leg got trapped under the vehicle. The exact details of the incident were not provided, but the helper was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Finally, between Christmas and New Year, several mail thefts occurred in the Bremervörde area, leading to investigations against a postal deliverer. The police ask anyone with information to contact them at 04281-95920.

The total damage from the incidents is estimated to be around €20,000 for the traffic accident on the A1 highway, €8,000 for the fire in the single-family home in Groß Meckelsen, €2,000 for the hit-and-run incident in the Südring area of Rotenburg (Wümme), and €500 for the traffic accident involving an ambulance on the B 71 in Rotenburg.