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Car fire on A25: Fire brigade extinguishes flames, traffic jam stretches up to 5 kilometers!
On March 24th, 2025 there was a car fire on the A25 near Wels-Puchberg. The fire department extinguished the fire quickly and no injuries were reported.
Car fire on A25: Fire brigade extinguishes flames, traffic jam stretches up to 5 kilometers!
On Monday, March 24, 2025, there was a significant incident on the A25 Welser Autobahn near Wels-Puchberg in Upper Austria. A car caught fire in the direction of the Haid junction. The fire department was quickly alerted to the vehicle fire, which occurred between Wels-Nord and the ÖBB terminal in Wels. When emergency services arrived, the vehicle was almost completely engulfed in flames.
First attempts to extinguish the fire have already been made by passers-by using fire extinguishers. However, the fire department was able to quickly bring the fire under control and extinguish it. According to initial information, fortunately there were no injuries in this incident.
Traffic disruptions
As part of the operation, the A25 had to be completely closed for around 15 minutes. The motorway was then only passable in one lane for around 45 minutes, which led to a backlog of up to five kilometers. This obstruction caused a significant amount of traffic as many vehicle occupants had to wait during this time.
Accidents and vehicle fires on highways are a serious issue that is recorded in detail in accident statistics. According to the data from destatis.de Road traffic accident statistics serve to obtain comprehensive and reliable data on traffic safety. The statistics are essential for legislation, traffic education, road construction and vehicle technology as they show patterns in accidents.
The immediate response of the fire department and the quick extinguishment of the fire show the importance of emergency services in such situations. Thanks to the quick measures, something worse was prevented and there were no reports of personal injuries.
Overall, this incident highlights the challenges and risks associated with road traffic. Such events not only put a strain on the infrastructure, but also on the safety of all road users.