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Truck with hazardous goods overturns on A7: Complete closure and traffic jam

A hazardous goods truck skidded and overturned on the Autobahn 7 near Heidenheim in icy conditions. The freeway in the direction of Ulm was fully closed for hours, with a traffic jam up to eleven kilometers long, according to the police. The road was reopened on Tuesday morning.

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A truck lies crosswise on the A7 highway between Heidenheim and the Brenztal bridge on Tuesday.....aussiedlerbote.de
A truck lies crosswise on the A7 highway between Heidenheim and the Brenztal bridge on Tuesday. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Accidents - Truck with hazardous goods overturns on A7: Complete closure and traffic jam

In icy conditions, a hazardous goods truck skidded and overturned on the Autobahn 7 near Heidenheim. The freeway in the direction of Ulm was fully closed for hours, with a traffic jam up to eleven kilometers long, according to the police. The road was reopened on Tuesday morning.

The truck had veered off the road to the right during the night, tipped over and came to rest on the embankment. The trailer had become detached from the towing vehicle and came to a standstill across the road. The 55-year-old driver was probably slightly injured, but was able to free himself from the cab.

The container body of the truck was deformed and slightly damaged by the accident. The fire department classified the small amount of liquid that escaped as harmless. Whether there was any damage to the floor has yet to be determined. The truck and trailer were towed away and the hazardous goods were to be reloaded by a specialist company. The police estimated the damage at around 80,000 euros.

Press release

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  1. The emergency services were alerted to another incident on a different road in Baden-Württemberg, where a vehicle slipped on slippery snow and caused minor accidents.
  2. Drivers approaching Heidenheim an der Brenz should be aware of the previous incident on the A7 and drive with caution, as the police are still monitoring the area for any potential hazards or debris.
  3. The overturned truck was carrying hazardous goods, which were later safely transported to their destination after being reloaded by a specialist company.
  4. Prior to the accident, there had been several warnings about the icy conditions on the A7, especially in the areas surrounding Ulm and Heidenheim.
  5. The accident on the A7 resulted in a significant disruption to traffic, with drivers in the Heidenheim area experiencing delays and diversions.
  6. The section of the A7 near Heidenheim an der Brenz where the accident occurred is notorious for its steep inclines, making it especially prone to slippery conditions during winter months.

Source: www.stern.de

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