Houses evacuated after accident involving hazardous goods transporter

Zwickau - Houses evacuated after accident involving hazardous goods transporter

A trailer loaded with 17 tons of liquid oxygen slipped off a truck onto the road in Zwickau. In order to pump the oxygen, the hazardous goods tank was transported to the Zwickau airfield site under the supervision of the fire department and a specialist consultant, according to the police. The surrounding properties were evacuated for this purpose. Ten residents were affected by the measure.

The oxygen was professionally pumped at the airfield on Friday evening. The people were then able to re-enter their homes and the previously closed Reichenbacher Straße could be driven on again.

The 62-year-old driver of the articulated truck had noticed on Friday morning that the semi-trailer had become detached from the tractor unit. The cause was initially unclear. Although he braked, the trailer slid onto the road, according to the police statement. This caused damage of around 12,500 euros to the vehicle and the road.

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1. Due to the accident involving the dangerous goods transporter, the local authorities in Zwickau contacted the Fire department and the Police to ensure the safety of the area.
2. An accident on the Reichenbacher Straße in Zwickau involved a hazardous goods transporter carrying 17 tons of oxygen, leading to the evacuation of nearby houses and closure of the road.
3. Following the accident, the Fire department and a specialist consultant supervised the transfer of the damaged tank containing oxygen to the Zwickau airfield for professional pumping.
4. In the same incident, a 62-year-old driver from Saxony failed to control a detached semi-trailer loaded with liquid oxygen, which eventually slid onto the road causing traffic disruptions and vehicle damage.
5. After the dangerous goods transporter accident in Zwickau, the Fire department and the Police assured that precautions were taken to manage the situation and prevent any potential emergencies involving hazardous materials in traffic.

Source: www.stern.de