A8 blocked: Two aquaplaning accidents near Kirchheim Unter Teck
A8 blocked: Two aquaplaning accidents near Kirchheim Unter Teck
A8 between Kirchheim and Munich
In the night from Wednesday to Thursday, rainy weather in the Esslingen district caused two accidents on Autobahn 8, which leads towards Munich. The highway is currently completely closed due to the rescue work, which leads to considerable traffic disruptions.
The phenomenon aquaplaning
aquaplaning occurs when water accumulates under a vehicle and the road, which lost contact with the asphalt. This can occur particularly in heavy rain if the road surface cannot dissipate enough water. The accidents at night show how inappropriate driving speed can lead to dangerous situations on wet roads.
Damage and consequences for the traffic situation
The first accident occurred late in the night near Kirchheim Unter Teck. A driver lost control of his vehicle, collided with a motorhome and easily injured the driver and the four occupants. Another incident occurred in the Kirchheim-West exit, where the driver of another vehicle was also injured after he had got off the street.
Importance of traffic safety
These incidents illustrate the importance of traffic safety, especially in bad weather conditions. It is crucial to adapt the speed to the road conditions and to be aware of the dangers of aquaplaning. Road users should drive particularly carefully in rainy weather to avoid such accidents and to protect themselves and other road users.
final view
The blocking of the A8 shows how quickly weather conditions can affect traffic safety. It is important to learn from such events and take suitable precautionary measures. The recovery work of the police and the transport service show how necessary it is to respond adequately to unforeseen situations.
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