Bridge after A7 accident only one lane until the end of the year-driver unharmed!

Bridge after A7 accident only one lane until the end of the year-driver unharmed!

on the A7, one of the most important motorway connections in Germany, has recently occurred a remarkable incident that is important not only for those involved, but also for traffic in the vicinity. A week ago there was an accident with a large van, which led to considerable damage to a bridge above the motorway. This bridge, which extends between the Horster Dreieck and the Seevetal-Fleestedt junction, will probably only be accessible by the end of the year, as Autobahn GmbH Nord announced.

The driver of the van, a 46-year-old man, had loaded valuable, but oversized mechanical engineering parts. These cross the usual dimensions of 2.50 meters wide and 4 meters. Despite clear instructions from the authorities, which had given him a precise route, he deviated from him while driving towards Hamburg. As a result, the cargo of the van crashed into the bridge and caused a fall into a closed construction site area. Fortunately, the driver remained physically intact.

consequences of the accident

After the collision, the oversized parts, which initially recovered the flow of traffic on the A7, which were not impaired on Monday after the morning rush hour rush hour. During this rescue work, the employees of Autobahn GmbH discovered that the condition of the bridge in the Horster Dreieck had to be examined. Although the first exams indicate that there is no impairment of the load -bearing capacity, a spokeswoman for the motorway company emphasized that it was a careful measure.

The incident raises questions about compliance with traffic rules and the safety precautions for such transports. The fact that the van came off the prescribed route could indicate disregard for safety regulations that aim to prevent such accidents. The local authorities now have the task of clarifying the exact circumstances of the incident and possibly taking measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Despite the challenges that this incident brings with it, the highway and the surrounding traffic are not severely affected until further notice. However, the temporary reduction in the road to a lane should ensure the safety of road users. Road users should therefore exercise increased caution in the coming weeks, especially in the Horster triangle.

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