Loss of loading on the highway: traffic accident near Mannheim prevents worse

Loss of loading on the highway: traffic accident near Mannheim prevents worse

25.07.2024 - 10:51

Police headquarters Mannheim

accident on the BAB6: Loss of charge ensures traffic disabilities

An unusual incident on the BAB6 near Mannheim shows the importance of safe load securing in road traffic. An incident occurred on Wednesday evening at 10:45 p.m. when a 72-year-old driver of a Land Rover was on the highway. While he drove between the Mannheim motorway junction and the Mannheim-Rheinau junction, he lost several unsecured objects that endangered the road.

what happened?

The driver had transported his load on the roof of the vehicle, but obviously it was not sufficiently secured. Thereupon various objects, including a television and a carpet, fell on the road. This Situation led to a dangerous scenario for subsequent vehicles that could no longer dodge in time.

who was affected?

In total, several vehicles were involved in the incident, including three Daimler-Benz, an Audi and a Peugeot. It is noteworthy that, despite the damage to the vehicles, nobody was injured. The material damage has not yet been exactly quantified, but it can be classified as considerable.

traffic disruptions through the cleanup work

In addition to the vehicle damage, the incident also led to considerable traffic disruptions. The left and right lane had to be completely blocked for cleaning the road. The traffic was diverted via the hard shoulder, which led to further delays in the morning rush hour.

The importance of load securing

This incident underlines the important role of correct securing load in road traffic. Inadequately secure objects can not only cause damage to other vehicles, but also cause dangerous situations for all road users. The Mannheim police have already investigated to illuminate the circumstances of the incident and prevent future similar events.

contact information for queries

Additional information can be obtained by the Mannheim police headquarters:

Sarah Winterkorn

Telephone: 0621 174-1111

E-Mail: Mannheim.pp.Sts.oe@polizei.bwl.de

Original content from: Police Headquarters Mannheim, transmitted by News Aktuell

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