Drunk truck driver causes major A10 motorway crash near Berlin
A drunk truck driver caused a major crash on the A10 motorway near Berlin late on Sunday. The incident has led to ongoing traffic disruptions, with further delays expected in the coming hours. Authorities are still working to recover the overturned vehicle.
The accident happened on Sunday evening when the 45-year-old driver lost control of the truck. The vehicle veered off the road, smashed through the guardrail, and tipped onto its side. Instead of staying at the scene, the driver fled on foot.
Police later located the man in a heavily intoxicated state. The crash has caused an estimated €250,000 in property damage. Recovery teams have yet to remove the truck, and the exact timing of the operation remains unclear. Traffic between the Berlin-Hohenschönhausen and Berlin-Marzahn junctions toward Frankfurt (Oder) continues to face significant delays. Authorities have warned drivers to expect further interruptions as clearance work proceeds.
The crash has left the A10 motorway partially blocked, with recovery efforts still underway. Police confirmed the driver’s intoxication as the cause of the accident. Commuters are advised to plan alternative routes while the situation is resolved.
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