Semi-trailer truck overturns near Wernberg and is fully engulfed in fire - A2 closed!

Semi-trailer truck overturns near Wernberg and is fully engulfed in fire - A2 closed!

On September 10, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident at 11:22 a.m. on the A2 near Wernberg, near the Sternberg parking lot. A 44-year-old Polish truck driver was driving his semi-trailer truck, which was loaded with quartz sand, towards Vienna when a technical problem occurred. A tire on the left front axle burst, causing the tractor-trailer to pull sharply to the right, hit a crash cushion and eventually overturn, causing the vehicle to catch fire, according to reports Click Carinthia.

The fire department was quickly on the scene and divided into five local fire departments: Wernberg, Velden, Villach, Damtsschach and Lind ob Velden. A total of nine fire engines and 45 emergency services were deployed and quickly extinguished the fire. When the fire brigade arrived, the tractor was already fully engulfed in flames. Fortunately, the driver was uninjured and was able to free himself from the vehicle. However, the accident caused total damage to the truck and the A2 had to be completely closed for around 30 minutes.

Consequences for road users

The deployment of the fire brigade and other rescue workers, which consisted of two vehicles and six people from the Red Cross, ensured that no further injuries were reported. Nevertheless, the accident led to significant traffic delays on the motorway towards Vienna, which were maintained for the duration of the fire-fighting work. Loud Police ticker There are often traffic accidents in the Villach region, which severely affect traffic safety. For example, in 2024, Germany recorded around 2.5 million road traffic accidents. Despite a decline in the number of road deaths, safety awareness remains of great importance.

Poor road conditions and technical defects in vehicles are common causes of such incidents. While technical failure, as in this case, can lead to danger, human errors, such as excessive speed or insufficient distance, are also at the top of the causes of accidents. Statista highlights that the safest infrastructure and awareness of road users are essential for a significantly lower accident rate in order to achieve the Vision Zero goal of zero road deaths by 2050.

The authorities recommend that you regularly check the technology of your vehicles and pay attention to traffic signs in order to avoid similar accidents. It is becoming clear that both technological improvements and increased awareness among drivers can have a decisive impact on road safety.