Truck accident on A81: Driver remains unharmed, diesel expires!

Truck accident on A81: Driver remains unharmed, diesel expires!

A dramatic incident on the A81 near Heilbronn has caused massive traffic disruptions! A 64-year-old truck driver was on the way to the south when he lost control of his vehicle between the Weinsberg-Ellhofen and Heilbronn-Untergruppenbach junction. The truck raced from the road, crashed into the protective plank and then threw violently against the middle course plank before finally came to a standstill on the hard shoulder. Fortunately, the driver was unharmed!

But the misfortune had serious consequences: in the impact, the truck tank was torn open, and Diesel ran on the road! This led to an immediate blocking of the A81 towards Stuttgart, while the rescue and cleaning work was in full swing. The police estimate the damage at around 40,000 euros. Despite the detours at the Weinsberg-Ellhofen junction, long traffic jams quickly formed, which drivers in the region.

traffic chaos on the A81

The exact cause of the accident is still unclear, but the effects are clearly noticeable. Drivers have to adapt to considerable delays while the cleanup is ongoing. The police are on site to regulate traffic and ensure security. Another proof of how quickly things can change on the streets!