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Truck fire on A3: tire burst causes major traffic jam in Limburg!
Truck fire on the A3 near Bad Camberg: tire burst leads to fire, significant property damage and traffic disruptions.
Truck fire on A3: tire burst causes major traffic jam in Limburg!
A dramatic incident occurred on July 12, 2025 on the A3 towards Cologne, near the Bad Camberg-Ost service area. A burst tire on a Polish tractor-trailer led to a serious truck fire around 10:35 a.m. The fire, which initially broke out in the area of the semi-trailer's axles, quickly spread. Fortunately, the driver was able to prevent the flames from spreading to the tractor. Nevertheless, the material damage to the semi-trailer is estimated at around 50,000 euros, while the damaged cargo - several crates of beer - caused a further loss of 3,000 to 5,000 euros. An accident inspector will inspect the damaged goods, as FNP reports.
The Wiesbaden motorway police were quickly on the scene to make initial attempts to extinguish the fire, but unfortunately they were unsuccessful. The fire brigades from Bad Camberg and Erbach finally came to support and were able to quickly bring the fire under control. On this occasion, the Cologne direction was completely closed for an hour, resulting in a long traffic jam. Parts of the road remained closed for the subsequent clean-up work until around 3 p.m., as News.de describes.
Causes of fire and safety warnings
A look at the causes of such incidents shows that tire problems are one of the most common reasons for truck fires. In this context, ADAC Truckservice warns of the dangers of overheated tires, incorrect tire pressure or defective wheel bearings. The fire department strongly advises not to neglect vehicle maintenance, especially tires. Tire damage often leads to dangerous situations on the highways. A fire caused by tire damage is not only a risk for the driver, but can also endanger road safety overall, as ADAC makes clear.
If there is any sign of problems, such as changes in steering behavior, drivers should stop immediately and check the condition of the tires. At critical moments, an emerging fire can occasionally be controlled with a fire extinguisher, while if the fire has progressed, it may often be more advisable to continue driving. Other recommendations also include installing tire pressure monitoring systems, which not only increase safety but can also pay dividends in fuel efficiency.
These events once again highlight the importance of being vigilant with vehicle technology. Drivers and transport companies are called upon to take preventive measures to minimize the risk of such incidents.