- The A38 leading to Göttingen will remain shut for an extended period.
Highway 38 between Leipzig and Göttingen will remain shut for an additional few days due to issues with the road near Weißenfels. The recovery efforts following last week's significant accident have proven to be more intricate than initially anticipated, as shared by a representative from the federal-owned Autobahn GmbH. The asphalt surface was obliterated due to prolonged exposure to heat. Though the mishap occurred on the Saale bridge, it can't be merely resurfaced. Regardless of the bridge structure's undamaged state, the concreted slab requires thorough inspection to ensure no hidden damage, such as tension alterations, is present. Consequently, repairs will continue until at least the end of the week, necessitating a full closure of the highway towards Göttingen.
Rupture of Gas Tanks Following Accident in Traffic Congestion
Early Friday morning, a truck collided with a standstill traffic jam. The incident involved a truck carrying gas cylinders, which was stationary on the Saale bridge around Schkortleben. The truck caught fire, causing several gas cylinders to erupt and scatter onto adjacent land. Nearly a hundred firefighters were dispatched. The traffic jam took place as a result of a small truck driver being hit by an oncoming truck while setting up a warning triangle on Thursday evening. The unfortunate individual perished on the spot.**
The accident involving the gas tanks rupturing on the truck led to a significant delay in the highway's reopening due to the necessary emergency clean-up and investigation. The rupture of the gas tanks was a direct consequence of last week's traffic accident on Highway 38 between Leipzig and Göttingen.
