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Fatal accident on the A31: 34-year-old from Heiden loses his life
A fatal traffic accident on the A31 near Borken claimed the life of a 34-year-old. Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.
Fatal accident on the A31: 34-year-old from Heiden loses his life
A tragic traffic accident on the A31 motorway made tragic headlines on Wednesday afternoon and caused the route to be completely closed for several hours. A 34-year-old from Heiden lost his life in the incident that occurred between the Gescher/Coesfeld and Borken exits in the direction of Bottrop. Loud Borken newspaper The rescue and cleaning work lasted well into the night, so the highway could not be reopened until 2 a.m.
The road users who were stuck in a traffic jam due to the accident were redirected via the Hochmoor rest area. This diversion turned out to be complex as numerous larger trucks increased the traffic jam. The investigation into the exact cause of the accident is currently ongoing.
Long traffic jams and traffic delays
The A31 was not only a hotspot for traffic jams that day. Current reports show that numerous road users are caught in traffic jams every day between Gladbeck and the Bottrop triangle. Even on June 13, 2025, there were reports of significant delays in this section, such as Traffic jam.info reported. On that day there were also disruptions between Legden/Ahaus and Gescher/Coesfeld, but these were resolved in the morning.
When analyzing traffic safety on highways reveals Eurostat that accidents on highways often lead to devastating consequences. Although the A31 is known for its relativity, such incidents always pose a serious threat.
Road users are urged to exercise particular caution when using these major arterial roads to ensure their safety and that of everyone else. When returning from longer journeys or holiday trips, it is advisable to always keep an eye on the current traffic situation.