Truck fire on Germany’s A4 motorway causes hours-long chaos
A serious incident unfolded on the A4 motorway in Germany on November 29, 2023. A Polish semi-truck suffered a blown tire, triggering a fire that destroyed its trailer. The driver acted quickly to prevent further danger by detaching the burning section from the tractor unit.
The trouble began when a tire on the truck’s trailer blew out. Loaded with 12V car batteries, the trailer soon caught fire. The driver managed to pull into an emergency lay-by before separating the burning trailer from the rest of the vehicle.
The incident caused significant disruption on the A4, with closures lasting up to three hours in total. Authorities later assessed the damage and cleared the scene. No further details on injuries or additional impacts were reported.
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