Full closure of the A3 after sole accident: traffic jam towards Cologne

Full closure of the A3 after sole accident: traffic jam towards Cologne

Königswinter: A3 after sole accident at times fully blocked

on Tuesday evening, April 22nd, there was a sole accident on Autobahn 3, which resulted in a complete blocking of the motorway between the Siebengebirge junction and the Bonn/Siegburg motorway junction. The incident occurred around 7:10 p.m. when a driver of a Dacia apparently came off the road. This quickly led to a backlog in the direction of Cologne because the accident blocked the entire trail.

Details on the course of the accident

The Dacia overturned several times and finally stayed on the left and the middle strip of the highway. The fast -termed measures by the emergency services, in particular the Ittenbach fire truck of the Königswinter volunteer fire brigade, were crucial. The fire brigade was able to quickly transport the vehicle on the side stripes, which made it possible to release one of the lanes for traffic again.

consequences and disabilities

Although the Romanian driver of the Dacia was unharmed, the accident initially led to considerable traffic disruptions. While the police carried out the accident recording and the cleaning up by the fire brigade took place, the Situation on the highway remained tense. It is not uncommon for such accidents to lead to long traffic jams, especially on heavily used routes such as the A3.

traffic safety and prevention

This incident underlines the need for traffic safety on motorways. Announcers and experienced drivers must be drawn to the dangers in road traffic alike. Suggestions to improve traffic safety, such as regular checks and information campaigns, could help avoid such accidents in the future

The Autobahn 3 is an important traffic artery in Germany, and incidents like this can have far -reaching effects on the traffic situation in the region. It remains to be hoped that the responsible authorities will continue to take measures to increase security for all road users.