Accidents - Truck overturns on A7: Complete closure and traffic jam
An overturned truck has led to a full closure of the highway 7 near Heidenheim an der Brenz for several hours. For reasons that were initially unclear, the truck loaded with hazardous goods tipped over on its side early on Tuesday morning. According to a police spokesperson, the road was cleared by the fire department until rush hour. The truck had to be towed away.
A traffic jam around five kilometers long had formed, it was reported. There was initially no information about injuries.
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The incident occurred in Heidenheim an der Brenz, specifically on the A7 highway. The full closure of the highway resulted in a significant traffic build-up, stretching approximately five kilometers. The local fire department was called to assist in clearing the accident scene before rush hour.
Source: www.stern.de