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A5 free again after truck accident – cleanup work almost complete!
A5 free again after truck accidents near Alsfeld and Bad Homburger Kreuz. Cleanup work completed, diesel in the ground.
A5 free again after truck accident – cleanup work almost complete!
In the early morning of October 15, 2025, the A5 was reopened after several serious accidents near Alsfeld and the Bad Homburger Kreuz. These incidents led to hours-long closures of the busy highway, which is considered one of Germany's main traffic arteries and connects important metropolitan areas such as the Rhine-Main and Rhine-Neckar regions. During the clean-up work, not only destroyed liquor bottles but also halves of meat are now lying on the road, which illustrates the need for clearance. According to reports from daily news Most of the clean-up work has already been completed, but the hard shoulder on the A5 between Friedberg and the Bad Homburger Kreuz remains closed.
The fact that diesel fuel has seeped into the ground creates additional need for action as it will have to be cleaned up in the coming days. Traffic on the A5 has increased significantly in recent years due to the high traffic density, which not only leads to frequent accidents but also to full closures. The information about such accidents often comes from the police and fire brigade, who report regularly Day24 explained.
The risks in road traffic
Unfortunately, accidents like the one on the A5 are not uncommon. According to the statistics of Destatis Clear trends regarding the road safety situation are highlighted. Such data helps legislation and road construction in order to be able to take preventive measures in the future and increase road safety. The accident statistics take into account both personal injury and property damage and cover the entire spectrum of accident causes, including the danger of transporting dangerous goods.
The disruptions caused by the A5 show once again how important a sound transport policy and constant improvement of the infrastructure are. Particular caution is required when driving on the motorway, especially after an incident that, like the last one on the A5, affects not only the roads but also residents and the entire region.