Fatal truck accident on A8: emergency lane not kept clear!

Fatal truck accident on A8: emergency lane not kept clear!

A serious traffic accident on the A8 between Dasing and Friedberg resulted in one death on Tuesday morning. The incident may have been caused by a burst tire, and the exact reasons are currently being investigated. Loud BR An accident analysis report is underway to clarify whether technical defects, which often trigger serious accidents, were decisive here.

Damage to infrastructure is significant and exceeds original estimates. The concrete ceiling at around 300 meters is badly damaged, which means that renovation will be necessary until autumn. The repair measures include milling off the top four centimeters and covering it with asphalt. To avoid future problems, a complete replacement of the concrete ceiling is planned, which will be carried out in night shifts.

Environmental impacts and dangerous goods

Of particular concern is the fact that the truck involved in the accident was loaded with classified combustible materials. Although it was not purely a case of transporting dangerous goods, operating materials ended up in adjacent green areas due to the fire. The water management office is on standby to examine possible further measures, while it remains unclear whether soil remediation will be necessary.

Emergency lane and traffic control

Another topic that is up for discussion is the lack of an emergency exit. This delay initially prevented rapid access to the scene of the accident. The police have refrained from filing charges, but are urging more discipline in traffic jams. The temporary speed limit of 80 km/h was put in place to direct traffic at the temporary median barrier created after the accident. Since Tuesday evening, the road in the direction of Munich has been reopened and traffic is running smoothly.

The tragic incident on the A8 is reminiscent of another accident in recent days, in which a 33-year-old was thrown from the vehicle near Wendlingen and later died in hospital. This accident, which was caused by a burst rear tire, shows how dangerous technical defects can be in road traffic. Here too, several ambulances and helicopters were deployed, which led to a long traffic jam SWR reported.

The road traffic accident statistics, which are prepared based on accidents, show the structures and dependencies of traffic accidents and provide important insights for the development of traffic policy in Germany. Extensive data is collected on accidents, those involved, vehicles and causes of accidents Destatis notes.