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Chaos on the A3: Truck fire causes traffic jams at Frankfurt Airport!
Hours of closures on the A3 and A4 in Hesse after truck fires. Technical defects suspected as the cause. Traffic and safety affected.
Chaos on the A3: Truck fire causes traffic jams at Frankfurt Airport!
Today, several incidents on Hessian motorways are causing traffic chaos. Last Saturday, fires broke out in trucks on the A3 and A4, which led to complete closures for hours. These incidents not only cause long traffic jams, but also highlight the risks associated with freight transport.
Fire on the A3: a critical situation
A dramatic incident occurred on the A3 between the Frankfurter Kreuz and Kelsterbach. A truck left the road, broke through the central barrier and hit a car. A technical defect was probably the cause that led to the accident. The highway was completely closed in both directions in the evening when diesel leaked and ignited during the rescue. Witnesses reported a high flame and a thick column of smoke that drew attention.
The burned-out truck remained at the scene of the accident until Sunday morning, which resulted in the closure of the two left lanes towards Cologne and the lane towards Frankfurt. The police are currently unclear whether there were any injuries in this incident. Interestingly, those responsible at the nearby Frankfurt Airport were also informed, but the impact on air traffic was minimal - there were only a few diversions of aircraft.
The connection from Frankfurt to Cologne is therefore severely affected. One lane on the opposite lane is closed until Monday due to repair work, which further exacerbates the waiting situation.
Pictures the A4: Another truck in flames
The A4 had to be closed in both directions, resulting in a traffic jam lasting over six hours. The last vehicles heading towards Bad Hersfeld were only able to leave the motorway again around 10:30 a.m. The material damage to the tractor-trailer is estimated at around 100,000 euros, and around 50,000 euros were also caused to the road. Risk factors for truck fires These incidents shed light on the most common causes of truck fires, which have increased in recent years. Technical defects such as overheating of the brakes, defective tires or short circuits in the electronics are some of the most common reasons. Improper loading, especially when transporting dangerous goods, also represents a major risk. An increase in international goods traffic also increases the likelihood of such incidents, which often leads to complex challenges for the fire department. Extinguishing work is made more difficult because the exact type of load is often not immediately recognizable and loading areas that are difficult to access make it even more difficult for emergency services hessenschau.de reports. The fire brigade appeals to drivers to carry out regular maintenance and to be trained on possible sources of danger. Targeted training and special equipment, including thermal cameras and special extinguishing agents, can be crucial in the event of a fire [fireworld.at](https://www.fireworld.at/2024/12/23/fähr-auf-der-autobahn-wenn-lkw-transporte-zur-brandfalle- Werden/) emphasizes. Overall, it is clear that the transport of goods is a serious challenge not only for those involved at the time, but also for other road users. We can only hope that the next journeys on the motorway will be calmer than the last few turbulent days. After all, you always want to arrive on time - because nothing is more important than getting to your destination safely and stress-free. We will continue to provide information about the latest developments on the motorways.