Motorway incident on A46 close to Erkelenz: One accident causing severe harm to driver, emergency services including rescue helicopter and accident response team activated
On Thursday, April 10, 2025, a significant traffic disruption occurred on the A46 due to a motorcycle accident involving a 67-year-old motorcyclist from the Heinsberg district.
The incident took place at around 12:42 PM, near the Erkelenz-Ost interchange. The motorcyclist, who was traveling towards the Netherlands, lost control of his Honda for unknown reasons and collided with the left-hand median barrier.
As a result of the collision, the motorcyclist was seriously injured and had to be transported to a hospital via rescue helicopter. The left lane of the A46 was closed until 5:00 PM due to the accident investigation.
Traffic was diverted via the Erkelenz-Ost interchange, causing a traffic jam that stretched approximately 8,000 meters. The accident resulted in significant traffic disruption, affecting commuters and motorists alike.
The traffic accident investigation team arrived at the scene to determine the cause of the accident. However, the reason for the motorcyclist's loss of control cannot be determined from the available data.
The motorcyclist slid across the asphalt after the collision and remained on the roadway. The collision caused the motorcyclist to lose his balance and fall off his Honda.
Our thoughts are with the motorcyclist and his family during this difficult time. Updates on his condition will be provided as more information becomes available.
The incident on the A46, a car-accident involving a motorcyclist, triggered a general-news event that resulted in significant traffic disruption due to accidents and weather-related factors. The traffic jam caused by the diversion stretched approximately 8,000 meters, affecting many commuters and motorists alike.
