Serious truck accident on A13: Diesel exit ensures mega traffic jam!

Serious truck accident on A13: Diesel exit ensures mega traffic jam!

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, a traffic accident on the A13 burner motorway in Vorarlberg caused considerable disorders in early traffic. The incident occurred around 6:35 a.m. when a 40-year-old truck driver from the Philippines came off the road under unexplained circumstances with his refrigerated trailer and crashed into a jersey wall. This collision took place in the Schönberg gallery at street kilometers 9.6, which led to considerable damage to the frontal area of the tractor and the left fuel tank.

traffic effects and reactions

The effects of the accident were noticeable because the blocking of the first lane further strained the already tense traffic. Commuters and drivers who use the burner highway had to expect long waiting times. The incident illustrates the dangers that can occur in road traffic even in the case of supposedly less difficult collisions.

According to reports, the exact circumstances that have led to this accident are still the subject of investigations. So far, there is no information about possible causes that could have led the driver to the lane. Road traffic safety remains an important topic, as can be found on the European Commission's website. This page extensively addresses security in transportation and continuous efforts to improve traffic safety in Europe.

Further information on traffic safety can be viewed on the official website of the European Commission at Eurostat.ec.eu In summary, it can be said that this traffic disorder on the A13 not only led to a significant traffic jam, but also raises awareness of security in road traffic. Local and regular commuters are well advised to consider alternative routes until the complete elimination of the consequences of the accident has been completed.

For further details, the reporting of 5min and MeinDägkräm referred.