accident - Cargo transporter tips over on autobahn - full closure
On the A2 Autobahn Dortmund-Hannover, a Hazardous Material Transporter overturned during the night on Thursday. The section was closed between Wunstorf-Luthe and Garbsen in the direction of Hannover/Berlin, according to Hannover Police. The spokesperson stated that the solution chemicals had run out and the road needed to be cleaned. According to the Traffic Management Center, the full closure is expected to last approximately until 12:00 PM. Traffic is being rerouted.
According to Police, a hazardous material transporter drove onto the median strip around midnight for unknown reasons and overturned. The driver was seriously injured and taken to the hospital by emergency services. Spilled solution chemicals from the overturned truck were being cleared up by the fire department.
The accident on the A2 Autobahn happened in the Lower Saxony region, specifically between Dortmund and Hannover. The incident involving the Cargo Transporter caused significant traffic disruptions. The police are investigating the circumstances that led to the accident. Despite the full closure, alternative routes are being suggested by the authorities to mitigate the traffic in Hannover and Berlin. Sadly, there have been numerous accidents on the autobahn recently, making road safety a top concern in Garbsen. The full closure and accident have resulted in long delays, causing inconvenience for commuters traveling to and from Dortmund.
