- Trauma befalls trucker on A4 highway in Cologne, resulting in road blockage
After a mishap, a trucker suffered severe injuries, necessitating the shutdown of the A4 highway close to Bensberg (Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis), en route to Cologne. The truck stumbled upon a protective barrier in the construction zone and subsequently rammed into a stationary water reservoir, as per a police spokesperson's statement in the morning. This incident resulted in the cab detaching from the truck, trapping the driver inside.
The authorities anticipate the roadblock to persist for approximately one to three hours, as per the police spokesperson's projection. The driver's name has yet to be disclosed.
The roadblock due to the truck accident is expected to last for at least one to three hours. Unfortunately, this type of incident can lead to numerous accidents on nearby roads as traffic diverts.