Serious accident on the A4: Car drivers fight for his life!

On Thursday afternoon, January 2, 2025, a serious rear-end collision occurred on the A4 motorway towards Aachen, on the route between Eschweiler-Ost and Eschweiler-West. A car and an empty tank truck were involved. According to a report on radio on WDR2, the driver of the car was seriously injured in the accident, while the driver of the truck was unharmed.

The accident happened around 3:40 p.m., with the exact circumstances still unknown. According to reports, the truck driver did not notice the incident, but the car was dragged a few meters. The Eschweiler fire brigade was in use to free the trapped driver of the car with spreading scissors. The injured driver was then transported to the Aachen Clinic and suffers from life -threatening injuries.

traffic disruptions and measures

As a result of the accident, the A4 remains completely closed from Eschweiler-Ost towards Aachen. The police used a traffic accident team to secure evidence. The traffic was redirected and a lane was temporarily opened to facilitate the flow of traffic. However, possible congestion on alternative routes in and around Eschweiler is expected, as the Aachener Zeitung