- The accident at Irxleben - A trail of the A2 further blocked
Following a fatal accident on the A2 motorway near Irxleben, one of the three lanes heading towards Hannover remains closed due to repair work. The Central Traffic and Highway Authority reported that the lane is expected to reopen over the weekend, although an exact estimate is difficult at this time. The other two lanes have reopened, ensuring that traffic is not significantly affected by the ongoing work.
On Tuesday morning, a truck rear-ended a camper at the end of a traffic jam, causing four vehicles to catch fire. Tragically, one person lost their life in the incident.
The truck accident on Tuesday morning led to a significant traffic disruption, with emergency services dealing with four vehicles engulfed in flames. Moreover, authorities are closely monitoring the A2 motorway to prevent any further accidents due to the increased traffic congestion.