Festival visitor to A9: Panne brings 50 travelers in need

traffic jam and inconvenience: Festival goers stranded due to bus breakdown

Schleiz (ots)

The trip to the festival should be an unforgettable experience, but for about 50 participants it temporarily ended on the BAB9 when a coach had to take an unexpected break due to a technical problem on Friday afternoon, 02.08.2024.

Details about the breakdown

between the Bad Lobenstein and Schleiz junctions, the bus driver noticed smoke development in the engine compartment of the vehicle. In order to ensure the safety of travelers, he immediately parked the bus on the hard shoulder. The smoke development was caused by cooler problems, which finally led to a larger fire service.

reactions of travelers

The unwanted interruption led to the symptoms of traffic jams and quickly let the mood among the festival visitors tip over. The long waiting time, combined with the heat and the declining beverage supply, ensured that Frustration increased. However, the motorway police ensured refreshments in this critical phase and ensured that travelers were safe.

rescue measures and support

After the bus driver tried a first but unsuccessful repair, the motorway police ensured that the festival tourists were temporarily accommodated in a nearby company exit. A towing service and a replacement bus were requested by the bus company in order to bring travelers to their destination as quickly as possible. Overall, the duration of the assignment was around six hours, in which the right lane and the hard shoulder have to remain blocked for the rescue measures.

meaning of the incidents

This incident illustrates the challenges that can be associated with big trips to festivals, especially if technical problems arise. The support of the police and local services plays an important role in securing the travelers in such unexpected situations. Ultimately, this experience may lead to improvements in the field of travel organization and vehicle maintenance to minimize future incidents of this kind.