After a smash-up between two rigs, one hauling dangerous chemicals, on the A4 highway close to Erfurt, the incident triggered a partial shutdown. At first glance, investigators found no casualties at the crash site. Post the initial total blockage of the Frankfurt-bound lane between Erfurt's eastern and western sections, authorities have reopened the left lane. However, the right and central lanes remain clogged due to recovery operations, as per the police. Additional details about the collision are under investigation.
Here's what we know about the reopening: The left lane, temporarily off-limits, has been reinstated. Regrettably, the right and central lanes continue to see the impact of recovery efforts.
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