Emergency - Complete closure on A7 near Northeim after accident
The highway 7 is fully closed between the Northeim-West and Nörten-Hardenberg (district of Northeim) junctions in the direction of Kassel following an accident. For reasons as yet unexplained, the car of a 21-year-old woman overturned several times this morning, as the police reported on Thursday. The car first hit a concrete wall shortly before the Nörten-Hardenberg exit and then overturned. The driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for examination.
As the road was contaminated with oil and petrol, the road was closed for cleaning. It was initially unclear when the closure would be lifted. According to a police spokesperson, a traffic jam of four kilometers had formed by 1 p.m.
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- The emergency services in Lower Saxony are working to establish a connection point for diversions, as the full closure of A7 near Cassel due to an accident is causing significant traffic disruptions.
- The accident involved a single car, which emergency services believe may have experienced mechanical failure, leading to the full closure of A7 near Northeim.
- The emergency services have urged motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes, such as the B65 or B241, to avoid getting stuck in the growing traffic jam caused by the full closure of A7 near Northeim.
- The full closure of A7 near Northeim has also disrupted public transportation services, with buses experiencing delays and alternate routes having to be established to accommodate passengers.
- For travelers planning trips to Cassel or areas further north, it is advised to keep track of updates and alternative routes, as the full closure of A7 near Northeim is expected to last for several hours due to the extensive clean-up required from the accident.
- The full closure of A7 near Northeim is a reminder of the importance of safe driving and having an emergency plan in place, as accidents can happen unexpectedly and cause significant disruptions to travel plans.
Source: www.stern.de
