Emergency Response on the 7th Motorway Near Hotels: DOLL Administers First Aid
On September 2, 2025, an accident occurred on the federal highway A7 near Hotteln, involving two cars and a truck. While returning from Hannover to Hildesheim, the customs officers from the Main Customs Office of Brunswick made a surprising discovery - one of the crashed cars with shattered windows.
Upon arrival at the scene, the customs officers found two crashed cars with lightly injured occupants, a truck on the hard shoulder, and a civilian first aider. Without hesitation, they used their own initiative to reach the accident site and provide immediate assistance.
Due to the absence of emergency services, the customs officers utilised their route and special rights to reach the accident scene. They quickly blocked the right lane, made an emergency call, and initiated first aid measures for one of the drivers.
A total of four fire engines and the highway police arrived shortly afterwards, blocking the A7 for a short time. The customs officer and the customs officers' quick response and professionalism were evident as they continued to provide assistance before the emergency services took over.
Later, a doctor and two ambulances also arrived, making it a total of 20 emergency services and institutions involved. Almost two hours after the arrival of the customs officer and the customs officers, the first lane of the highway was reopened again.
Despite the confusion and chaos, the customs officer and the customs officers from the Main Customs Office of Brunswick demonstrated their quick response and professionalism in the face of an emergency. Their actions undoubtedly played a crucial role in minimising the impact of the accident.
However, it's worth noting that according to the search results, there is no explicit evidence showing which authority was first on the scene on September 2, 2025, after the traffic accident near Hotteln on the A7 towards Hannover. The only relevant news mentions the Customs Service (Zoll) providing first aid at that location on August 29, following an accident involving two cars and a truck, not on September 2.
Regardless, the bravery and quick thinking of the customs officers from the Main Customs Office of Brunswick are commendable. Their actions serve as a testament to their dedication to public service and their readiness to assist in times of need.
