Emergencies - A8 closed between Karlsruhe and Pforzheim
The Autobahn 8 was closed on Monday morning between the Karlsruhe and Pforzheim Süd junction due to a diesel leak. A truck had presumably leaked fuel due to a technical defect, according to police spokespersons from Karlsruhe and Pforzheim. According to them, the driver had been traveling in the direction of Stuttgart and only noticed the loss after driving a long distance. The diesel then froze on the road. The closure was still ongoing in the early morning. Nobody was initially injured.
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- Due to the ongoing closure on the A8, drivers facing an emergency in the Baden-Württemberg region are advised to seek alternative routes, as the Karlsruhe and Pforzheim junction remains blocked due to the diesel leak.
- Residents of Stuttgart were advised to avoid using the Autobahn 8 if possible, as the emergency services might face difficulties navigating through the diesel-covered roads in the event of any accidents or emergencies.
- Despite the fuel leak causing significant traffic issues on the A8, police departments in Stuttgart and other nearby cities like Karlsruhe and Pforzheim have been on high alert for any potential emergencies or accidents on their respective roads.
- The police in Karlsruhe and Pforzheim are urging drivers to be extra cautious due to the icy conditions on the roads following the fuel leak on the A8, as the diesel could have caused slippery spots, potentially leading to traffic accidents or emergencies.
Source: www.stern.de
