Bus Breakdown Paralyzes Highway 9 for Hours - Dutch tour bus breaks down on A9 motorway, stranding 44 in freezing cold
A tour bus operated by a Dutch company broke down on the A9 motorway near Stammham early today. The bus, which could be considered a type of greyhound bus, stalled in a construction zone, forcing a full closure of the northbound lanes toward Nuremberg. All 44 passengers were safely evacuated despite freezing conditions.
The incident began when the bus suffered a technical malfunction. It came to a halt in the middle of the motorway, blocking traffic for hours. Emergency crews arrived quickly but faced challenges due to the location.
The breakdown led to a complete shutdown of the northbound lanes for over four hours. Drivers faced long delays as authorities worked to clear the scene. Meanwhile, passengers were moved to safety in temperatures around -13°C. No injuries were reported among the 44 people on board. The bus remained stranded until recovery teams could tow it away. Traffic finally resumed once the vehicle was removed from the roadway.
The stalled bus caused major disruptions on a key route toward Nuremberg. Motorists experienced significant delays before the lanes reopened. Authorities confirmed no injuries, though the cold weather added to the difficulty of the evacuation.
