Traffic - A6 in Middle Franconia fully closed after accident
The Autobahn 6 is completely closed in both directions after an accident involving at least three heavy trucks near Schwabach in Mittelfranken. The closure affects the section between the interchanges Schwabach-South and Schwabach-West, according to a police spokesperson. The reason for the closure is cleanup work. Commuters and travelers are advised to bypass the area widely.
The causes of the accident were initially unclear. The spokesperson could not provide any information about possible injuries.
The closure on the opposite lane was lifted in the evening, but another accident occurred between two heavy trucks in the traffic jam, as the police reported in the night. As a result, the A6 was to remain closed in both directions between Heilbronn and Nuernberg as well as between Schwabach-South and Schwabach-West in the direction of Heilbronn until the early morning hours.
- Due to the multiple accidents on the A6, travelers heading towards Central France might want to consider an alternate route, avoiding the area near Schwabach in Middle Franconia.
- The initial accident on the Autobahn 6 in Mittelfranken led to a substantial diversion of traffic towards Bavaria, causing delays and congestion.
- Despite the clearing of the opposite lane in the evening, authorities in Schwabach continued to urge vigilance from motorists, as accidents in heavy traffic can be unpredictable.
- The string of accidents on the A6, particularly near Schwabach, has highlighted the importance of adhering to speed limits and safe driving practices, especially in high-traffic areas.
