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Drama on the A8: Truck fire causes closure for hours!
There was a truck fire after a tire burst on the A8 near Dachau, the motorway is currently closed and major traffic jams are expected.
Drama on the A8: Truck fire causes closure for hours!
A spectacular incident occurred tonight on the A8 towards Stuttgart. A tractor-trailer loaded with rolls of paper caught fire after a tire burst around 2 a.m. This dangerous situation not only resulted in the truck completely burning out, but also in the A8 having to be closed for several hours. Loud Mercury The fire brigade from several surrounding communities, including Feldgeding, Günding and Olching, are on duty to extinguish the flames and repair the consequences of the fire.
The 48-year-old driver, who came from Austria and was traveling to Augsburg, was able to save himself in time. However, he suffered minor injuries from smoke inhalation and was taken to hospital. The exact cause of the tire burst is still unclear, but high road temperatures and road joints could have played a role Day24 reported.
Significant traffic disruptions
The spreading flames caused a massive traffic jam on the A8 and also on the A99. Traffic was diverted at the Dachau/Fürstenfeldbruck junction and a diversion via the B300 to Augsburg was set up. Police controlled traffic manually and ensured that motorists could receive quick assistance if they had medical problems. In order to make the situation easier for road users stuck in traffic, the emergency services distributed water.
The road suffered greatly from the fire and needs to be resurfaced. Tarring work on the right lane is expected to be completed by Thursday afternoon. Little is known about the condition of the road and the duration of the closure, but a traffic jam of around six kilometers and a loss of time of around an hour are expected. Two lanes of the A8 towards Stuttgart were reopened by Wednesday afternoon, but the right lane remains closed for the time being Mercury.
Avoid tire damage
In light of this incident, it is important to point out the dangers of flat tires. The ADAC TruckService explains that around a third of breakdowns are due to tire damage. Overheating and overloading are common causes, especially at high temperatures. To avoid tire punctures, regular maintenance and air pressure checks are recommended, especially in the summer months. Tightening the wheel nuts after the first 50 to 100 kilometers is also an important preventive measure. Tires that are too low can quickly lead to problems, which is why the ADAC urgently recommends regular checks ADAC.
Overall, this incident on the A8 shows once again how important it is to be well prepared and take safety precautions on the roads. Stay safe on the road!