Livestock transporter causes chaos on B20: tires lost!

Livestock transporter causes chaos on B20: tires lost!

Today, a careful look is directed at the B20 driveway near Landau, where a cattle transporter suffered a serious breakdown. The truck, which was loaded with numerous pigs, lost a tire, creating potentially dangerous traffic situations. Although the road is now passable again, the police had to completely close the exit from the B20 towards Harburger Straße near the popular McDonald's. Only the driveway in the other direction remained open, as pnp.de reports.

The animals, which looked curious out of the truck due to the incident, were transported to their destination in Vilshofen. In order to get the broken down truck back on the road, it was lifted using a lifting man. A wooden log served as a stable base for the repair. A police officer said the truck could be moved to the side in about 15 minutes, making the situation easier for other road users.

Shock scenario in Tyrol

Parallel to the events in Landau, a tragic accident occurred in Tyrol. On September 6th, a cattle truck carrying 43 cattle crashed there, causing shocking news. The driver, a 24-year-old man, had to pass two cyclists and strayed too far to the right side of the road. The result was fatal: the truck slipped off the road and fell 80 meters over steep terrain, as wochenblatt-dlv.de reports.

The situation on site was dramatic: the truck rolled over several times and only came to a stop 80 meters below the path. Tragically, 13 of 43 cattle transported died in the accident. The driver who was involved in the accident survived, but was seriously injured and had to be flown to a hospital after receiving first aid. The rescue of the surviving animals was neither easy nor quick; Many cattle were trapped in the truck, some were even thrown out, and the rescue work extended into the late evening hours.

Challenges for cattle drivers

The emotional feedback from the company boss about the challenges that cattle drivers experience during the cattle drive season speaks for itself. The incident, which initially began as just a mishap, now has far-reaching implications for the safety discussion in livestock transport. krone.at adds that the emergency services, including emergency medical helicopters and the fire department, were mobilized in full force in order to overcome the difficult situation as quickly as possible.

Such incidents highlight the importance of increased caution and safety precautions on the road, especially when transporting live animals. Stay alert and pay attention to current traffic conditions, especially in the Omgeving area, where unplanned disruptions can occur from time to time.