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Concrete part of semi-trailer truck falls on B8: Traffic disrupted between Passau and Vilshofen!
On November 7th, 2025, a four-ton concrete part fell from a tractor-trailer onto the B8 near Passau. Traffic was temporarily blocked.
Concrete part of semi-trailer truck falls on B8: Traffic disrupted between Passau and Vilshofen!
Today, November 7th, 2025, a strange incident occurred on the B8 between Passau and Vilshofen, which not only hit car drivers but also a truck driver very unexpectedly. Loud pnp.de Around 10 a.m., a 55-year-old tractor-trailer driver dropped a four-ton concrete piece from his truck bed onto the federal highway. This failed maneuver meant that the exit towards Passau had to be temporarily closed.
How could this come about? The reason was a torn tension belt used to secure the load. This type of incident shows how important it is to observe basic safety regulations, such as those set out in the Highway Code. Section 22 paragraph 1 of the StVO states that cargo must be secured in such a way that it cannot slip or even fall during sudden braking maneuvers. It's all the more annoying that this incident appears to be due to a lack of attentiveness, reports TÜV Nord.
No injuries, but a damaged road surface
Fortunately, no other road users were endangered or even harmed at the time of the incident. However, the road surface of the B8 had to be repaired because the additional weight of the concrete part caused significant damage. The police quickly called for an excavator from a nearby construction company to retrieve the component. In addition, the road construction authority was informed of the incident so that repairs could be initiated promptly.
The amount of damage is currently unclear, but is estimated at a low to mid four-digit euro amount. Such incidents shed light on the multitude of aspects that need to be taken into account when securing loads. You could say that some pieces don't quite fit here.
A look at road safety
In view of this incident, the topic of securing loads is once again becoming more important. VDI 2700, a central guide for those responsible in logistics, specifies how dangerous goods should be properly secured. Even if these guidelines are not legal regulations, courts have confirmed that they correspond to the accepted rules of technology. It is therefore advisable to carry out regular training in load securing to avoid such incidents.