Tanker accident on A6: Major fire department operation after bioethanol leak!

Tanker accident on A6: Major fire department operation after bioethanol leak!

A serious dangerous goods accident brought the A6 motorway near Ansbach to a standstill on Friday evening. The driver of a tanker truck loaded with over 30,000 liters of highly flammable bioethanol lost control of his vehicle for unknown reasons. The truck overturned and completely blocked the road. Damage reports report that the contents of the tank leaked in large quantities and thus presented the emergency services with considerable challenges Mercury explained. The fire department was alerted at 11:16 p.m. and a major operation immediately followed.

Massive emergency services on site

The first measure involved ensuring fire protection, followed by efforts to seal the leaks. Numerous volunteer fire departments and the technical relief organization provided support. Special companies were called in to carry out the necessary rescue work. First, the tank containing the dangerous cargo must be emptied before the truck can be recovered PNP informed. The driver, a 45-year-old man, was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Due to the extent of the work, the motorway will remain closed on Saturday morning, probably until at least 10 a.m.

Traffic officials are redirecting traffic at the Neuendettelsau and Ansbach junctions. Police say there are no other vehicles involved in the accident, but the lack of clarity surrounding the exact circumstances of the accident has raised additional questions. The rescue work is a crucial measure to restore road safety on this busy stretch of motorway.