Serious accident on A3: truck crashed into the end of the traffic jam at Oberhausen!

Serious accident on A3: truck crashed into the end of the traffic jam at Oberhausen!

A dramatic traffic accident occurred on Thursday, November 14th, around 4:45 p.m. on the Oberhausen cross on the BAB 3 and causes excitement! A 45-year-old truck driver from Essen overlooked a traffic jam and clamped onto a slow tractor-trailer that was driven by a 58-year-old man from Neuss.

In this impact, the Essener was trapped in his vehicle and suffered serious injuries. Immediate rescue measures were required, while the highway towards Cologne had to be completely closed for about 45 minutes. The consequences were catastrophic: the traffic jammed to an incredible 8000 meters! Drivers had to be patient while the accident was completed.

serious accident: rescue use with consequences

The collision not only led to a dangerous situation for the driver, but also to massive traffic disruptions on the highly frequented highway. The use of the rescue workers was precise and quick, but the highway was only partially navigable until 8:10 p.m., which caused a chaotic evening traffic. The event highlights the dangers of road traffic and illustrates how quickly such an incident can happen!

The motorway police have investigated to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident. This incident reminds us all of how important it is to always drive attentive and defensively to prevent tragic accidents!