Traffic - Lane of the A38 near Nordhausen closed after accident
Following a truck accident in which three people were injured, the closure of the Autobahn 38 between Bleicherode and Nordhausen in the direction of Leipzig is to be lifted again this afternoon. The recovery measures should be completed by 4 p.m. at the latest, said a spokesman for the highway police. Since midday, one lane has been open again between the Großwechsungen and Nordhausen-West junctions.
According to the police, a 64-year-old truck driver had overlooked the end of a traffic jam in the early hours of the morning and hit the trucks in front of him. The man was trapped in the cab and was taken to hospital seriously injured. In addition, one other person was seriously injured and one was slightly injured. The damage to property was estimated at 155,000 euros. Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.
The A38 had been closed in the direction of Leipzig since the morning. The recovery of the three trucks was proving difficult, the police initially said. Traffic was being diverted. Heavy equipment was being used.
Police statement
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The highway police had initially predicted that the roadway would remain blocked until the afternoon due to the complex recovery process. Despite the challenges, the police were able to reopen one lane of the A38 by midday, alleviating some traffic congestion. The 64-year-old driver, who caused the Accident, was seriously injured and transported to the hospital.
The Accidental crash occurred in the early hours of the morning, causing an Accident on the A38 near Nordhausen, Thuringia. The truck driver failed to notice the end of a traffic jam and collided with the vehicles ahead, leading to the injury of three individuals. The damage to property was substantial, estimated at 155,000 euros.
As a result of the accident, traffic was diverted away from Nordhausen towards Leipzig, causing delays and disruptions. The police adviced motorists to take alternate routes if possible, and warned of lingering delays even after the lane reopened. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and attention while driving on highways.
Source: www.stern.de
