Police Stop Truck Carrying Self-Combusting Cargo - Major Hazardous Waste Incident on A5: Only 2 of 30 Trucks Compliant
A major incident occurred on the A5 highway on October 24, 2025, when police discovered two trucks carrying improperly secured drums of self-igniting hazardous waste. The trucks were escorted to a specialized firm for safe disposal. During a large-scale inspection, only two out of 30 trucks were found to be fully compliant with regulations. This highlights a significant issue with the transportation of hazardous waste on the A5. The two stopped trucks were carrying 80 drums of self-igniting waste, with many drums damaged and some leaking. Six trucks had serious violations and were prohibited from continuing their journey. The search results do not provide specific information about a company that took over the hazardous trucks or how the containers were emptied and repackaged. However, it is known that police stopped a truck with self-igniting cargo on the A5 on the same day, but details about the handling of the containers are not specified. This incident underscores the importance of proper safety measures and regulations in the transportation of hazardous waste. The A5 highway has seen several violations, with only a small percentage of trucks being fully compliant. Authorities are urged to investigate the cause of these violations and ensure that appropriate actions are taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
