Drama on the A1: Cars and caravans burn out completely!
Drama on the A1: Cars and caravans burn out completely!
Autobahn A1 bei St. Margrethen, Schweiz - on June 30, 2025, shortly before 10 a.m., a heavy vehicle fire occurred on the A1 motorway towards Rheineck near St. Margrethen. A car that was attached with a caravan got on fire. Initial observations indicated a technical defect in the engine compartment as the cause of the fire, which was already in full fire when the emergency services arrived. As a result of the incident, there was considerable damage to property of around CHF 150,000, which concerned both the vehicle combination and the adjacent street systems.
Fortunately, the occupants were able to save themselves from the danger area in good time and remained unharmed. According to Vol.at, several patrols from the St. Gallen cantonal police and 16 firefighters were deployed. The fire brigade was able to extinguish the fire quickly, but the smoke from Höchst was clearly visible. In addition, the emergency services were alerted as a precaution, even if no injuries were to be complained about. The lane affected had to be temporarily blocked during the deletion process, which led to traffic disorders.cause and measures
The cause of the fire is currently being examined comprehensively, with a technical defect in the engine compartment being targeted by the investigators. This includes possible errors in the electrical or mechanical system of the vehicle. IMTICKER.CH reports that third parties led to the.
The fire outbreak statistics
fires in vehicles are not a rare phenomenon, and the statistics speak a clear language. According to the GDV, around 14,200 comprehensive insured cars burned in Germany. Statistically, however, electric cars have no higher fire risk than their petrol-powered counterparts. In recent years, over 100 million euros have been paid for vehicle fires by vehicle insurers, with the average costs per fire being 7,100 euros.
Especially in the case of electric vehicles, fire causes such as problems with the battery or mechanical damage may be difficult to combat. Firefighters are now even prepared for the challenges of electric automotive fires, since the extinguishing tactics for burning batteries differ from conventional vehicle fires. Fire fighting can extend over several hours, since long -lasting cooling with water is required.
The incident on the A1 shows how important it is to deal professionally with fires in road traffic in order to cope with potential dangers quickly and efficiently.
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