Highways with no toll fees require - A24 highway shut down due to fire; repairs are ongoing towards Berlin.
After a severe truck accident on the A24 autobahn three days prior, the motorway had to be shut down once more in the direction of Berlin on Monday. The road closure took place at Hornbek junction, lasting for two hours, as stated by Autobahn GmbH Nord. A detour was indicated for local traffic. Since the accident on Friday, which happened between Hornbek and Gudow on the border between Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the highway had been completely closed for over 30 hours towards Berlin. However, it reopened in a single lane early Sunday morning.
In this unfortunate incident, three trucks caught fire. The driver of one of them sustained minor injuries. The police revealed that this was a rear-end collision caused by a flat tire on a truck carrying meat.
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- Despite the repairs on the A24 highway due to the fire, travelers heading towards Berlin should be aware of potential traffic delays, especially around Gudow, where the accident between Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania occurred.
- The Autobahn GmbH Nord also reported another unfortunate incident on a freeway in Hamburg, resulting in multiple truck accidents and fires, causing minor injuries to the driver and closing a section of the road for several hours.
- As a precautionary measure, motorists are advised to avoid the A7 around Hamburg, especially the area near Gudow, where the number of accidents and incidents, including fires, seems to be increasing.
- To ensure the safety of commuters, authorities in Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are working closely to address the recurring issues on the A7 and other highways, with a focus on reducing the risk of accidents and fires.
Source: www.stern.de
