Direction Heilbronn - A6 closed after accident involving three trucks
After an accident involving three trucks between Schnelldorf (Ansbach district) and Crailsheim (Schwaebisch Hall district), Autobahn 6 in the Heilbronn direction has been completely blocked. Traffic is being diverted at the Schnelldorf interchange. In addition, the A6 in the direction of Nuremberg is expected to remain closed on Wednesday, according to the police. A truck driver collided with a trailer that in turn collided with a third trailer on Wednesday morning. One driver sustained serious injuries, while the other was lightly injured. Due to the fact that the truck of the culprit was loaded with hazardous materials, the recovery efforts are complex. According to the police, the liquid ethylene must be drained. Damages amount to several hundred thousand euros.
Press release
- The accident on Autobahn 6 between Crailsheim (Schwaebisch Hall district) and Schnelldorf (Ansbach district) has resulted in a complete blockage, as stated in the press release.
- The police predict that the A6 towards Heilbronn will continue to be closed for another day, following the accident that occurred on Wednesday morning.
- The complicated recovery process is due to the fact that the truck involved in the accident was carrying hazardous materials, specifically liquid ethylene, according to the police's announcement.
- In addition to the closed Autobahn 6, traffic is being diverted at the Schnelldorf interchange due to the multi-vehicle accident that took place in the district of Ansbach, Bavaria.
- Another truck driver was lightly injured, and the driver responsible for the accident sustained serious injuries, as mentioned in the press release, in the Swabian Hall district, Baden-Württemberg.
