Car blaze on autobahn close to Munich
A Dutch tourist bus traveling to Austria caught fire on the Munich ring road (A99) on Wednesday morning, causing significant traffic disruptions and leaving the vehicle completely destroyed.
The incident occurred near the Oberschleißheim district of Neuherberg, with the bus driver noticing smoke developing in the rear of the bus. Acting swiftly, they pulled over immediately to prevent any potential harm. Fortunately, all 52 passengers on board were safely evacuated before the bus was engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported, attributed to the quick reaction of the bus driver.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, with the police yet to provide any updates on the matter. The police have also not yet estimated the total damage caused by the fire, nor have they commented on the impact of the traffic disruptions on local commuters or businesses.
The A99 was partially closed for fire-fighting, recovery, and cleanup operations, and these closures are expected to continue into the afternoon. The original traffic delays caused by the bus fire continued into Wednesday morning, causing major traffic delays for commuters.
The passengers on the bus were apparently on their way to Austria for a ski holiday when the unfortunate incident occurred. The search results do not contain any information about the cause of the fire or the expected duration of the partial closure of the A99 due to fire-fighting, recovery, and cleanup operations.
For the latest updates on the cause investigation results and reopening schedule for the A99, we recommend checking recent news updates from Munich local news outlets or official traffic advisories.
- The incident involving the Dutch tourist bus on the A99, a car-accident that resulted in a fire, is currently being classified as general-news due to its impact on traffic and safety.
- Despite the ongoing fire-fighting, recovery, and cleanup operations on the A99, there is no clear estimate about the accidents caused by the traffic disruptions, as the weather conditions might have aggravated the situation.
