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Truck catches fire: Federal highway 10 fully closed

A truck caught fire on the B10 federal highway near Dornstadt (Alb-Donau district) on Thursday morning. The road was still fully closed in the afternoon. A police spokesperson said that an investigation was underway to determine whether the road had been damaged by the incident.

Firefighters stand together to discuss the operation. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Firefighters stand together to discuss the operation. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Accident - Truck catches fire: Federal highway 10 fully closed

A truck caught fire on the B10 federal highway near Dornstadt (Alb-Donau district) on Thursday morning. The road was still fully closed in the afternoon. A police spokesman said that an investigation was underway to determine whether the road had been damaged by the incident.

The driver of the truck was uninjured. He was able to escape from the burning vehicle. The police initially assumed a technical defect. The vehicle's oil pan had also burst, which could have accelerated the fire.

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  1. The traffic on the main road in the Alb-Danube district was significantly affected by the fire, with many commuters forced to find alternative routes.
  2. The fire department from Baden-Württemberg was called to the scene to extinguish the fire and prevent any further accidents.
  3. Despite the investigation by the police, the cause of the truck fire remains unclear, with both technical issues and potential external factors being considered.
  4. The incident on the B10 federal highway is just one of several incidents in recent months that have led to traffic disruptions and safety concerns in the region.

Source: www.stern.de

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