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Truck fire on A81: Dangerous goods drama between Sulz and Empfingen!
A dangerous goods transporter burned on the A81 near Sulz, requiring closures and heavy fire brigade operations. Current information here.
Truck fire on A81: Dangerous goods drama between Sulz and Empfingen!
On Monday afternoon, a challenging incident on the A81 near Sulz made headlines: A dangerous goods transporter that was traveling on the motorway towards Singen started to swerve, hit the guardrail and overturned. The truck was carrying toluene, a flammable organic solvent that escaped during the accident and immediately caught fire. A large number of firefighters were deployed to extinguish the fire and contain the dangers to the surrounding area. Over 300 emergency services, including the fire department, DRK, Malteser, THW and police, were on site and worked together for several hours to manage the situation swr.de reports.
The immediate consequences of the fire were dramatic: a thick cloud of black smoke billowed across the area, prompting residents to be asked to keep windows and doors closed. However, a chemist from the Rottweil volunteer fire department determined that there was no danger to the environment or the population. Fortunately, the driver was able to get to safety in time and only suffered minor injuries. The material damage is currently unclear, but the heat of the fire has noticeably damaged the road.
Traffic disruptions and diversions
The A81 will remain completely closed in both directions on Tuesday morning, causing significant traffic jams and increased traffic on the surrounding roads B27 and B463. The Horb and Sulz junctions are also closed and traffic is being diverted. These measures are necessary to ensure the safety of all road users during fire-fighting and rescue work. According to the police, the closure will also last until the afternoon, so drivers will have to be prepared for longer waiting times nrwz.de informed.
An important aspect of transport accidents involving dangerous goods, such as the one at hand, is compliance with protective measures. The relevant law regulates the transport of dangerous goods and labeling requirements. According to the procedures, there must be no danger to people or the environment at deployment sites. This is particularly important with regard to solutions such as toluene, which is harmful to health. Information about the cargo is crucial for safe handling in such critical situations as on Sicher-feuerwehr.de explains.
The emergency services also had to take measures on site to prevent environmental damage. This included the use of fire-fighting foam to minimize the direct danger from fire-fighting water. In order to sensibly control the extensive operation, modern technology such as drones and police helicopters were also used to monitor and support the situation.
Overall, the incident can be classified as serious, although fortunately no people were seriously injured. The prudent actions of the fire department and the organizations involved show how cooperative work can bring clear advantages in crisis situations. The public is asked to avoid the areas around the A81 until the damage has been completely repaired and the work has been completed.