Truck breakdown on S16: Hazarded goods safe, no traffic disorders!

Truck breakdown on S16: Hazarded goods safe, no traffic disorders!

Autobahnabfahrt S16 bei Langen am Arlberg, Österreich - On May 19, 2025, an incident occurred on the S16 motorway exit near Langen am Arlberg, which attracted the attention of the emergency services. A Lithuanian tractor -trailer that was loaded with dangerous goods developed a technical ailment that led to overheating the engine. René, the driver of the truck, noticed the problems in good time and alerted the fire brigade, who reacted quickly to minimize possible dangers.

Three fire brigades, including Dalaas, Wald am Arlberg and Klösterle, were in action. A total of 22 emergency services with four vehicles were on site to cope with the incident. The measures covered the disconnection of the tractor from the saddle trailer and the cooling of the overheated engine with water. Then both the tractor and the trailer were brought to an adjacent company premises.

smoke development and traffic situation

During the incident, there was slight smoke development and an unpleasant smell of burned material. However, this smoke development was not related to the dangerous goods freight. The emergency services quickly gave the all -clear because there was no risk to the charge or the environment. In addition, there was no traffic disruptions or damage to the infrastructure or the street, which calmed down the situation.

Dangerous goods transport usually refers to the transport of dangerous goods that can represent potential risks for people, animals or the environment. Such goods can be inflammatory, poisonous or caustic. The use of an ADC certificate is necessary if certain quantities are exceeded in order to meet strict regulations that ensure the security of the transport of dangerous goods. Economic knowledge are to minimize risks for such transports.

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