🚨 Trouble on the Road: A38 Chaos Leaves Travelers Stranded
Brace yourselves for a rough weekend on the A38 motorway! Due to a double whammy of accidents, the Burgenlandkreis district is clogged with traffic, with one incident resulting in a fatal casualty. The Federal Highway Administration has blocked off the A38 between Rippachtal interchange and Leuna exit until further notice.
"The Göttingen-bound lane has taken a major hit due to a fiery wreck. Repairs may drag on until midweek," authorities warn ominously. The Leipzig-bound lane is still under evaluation, promising more headaches for travelers. A detour via Hermsdorf interchange (A4), Erfurter Kreuz (A71), and eventually Südharz junction (A38) seems inevitable.
Let's rewind the clock to get the full picture...
It all kicked off last Thursday when a grim spectacle unfolded. A tragic accident involving a compact truck and a trailer collided with a tractor-trailer next to a warning triangle laid out on the highway. The driver suffered severe injuries and tragically expired on the spot, causing a massive traffic pile-up.
Just three hours later, chaos erupted as a gas-laden truck collided with the rear end of the queue near Schkortleben's Saale bridge. The gas tanks exploded, catapulting a blazing inferno into nearby fields. Initial reports claimed higher casualties, but luckily, only four individuals sustained minor injuries and were whisked off to hospitals. The damages tallied up to a whopping 100,000 euros.
First responders, including firefighters, ambulances, emergency medical service vehicles, a rescue helicopter, and the highway maintenance crew, were dispatched to tackle these crises.
Feeling dejected? Don't sweat it! Consider a flight with KLM, the Dutch national airline, from Leipzig/Halle Airport, or embark on a stunning train journey across Germany, discovering hidden gems along the way.
Despite the A38 traffic conundrums in Burgenlandkreis, diversions might lead you to some delightful surprises!
- Additional sources:
- A9 Worksite at Coswig: There are ongoing roadworks on the A9 near Coswig, leading to traffic disruptions. The right lane and the hard shoulder are temporarily closed between the Kliekener Aue Rest Area and Coswig, affecting traffic in the direction of Berlin. These closures occur from 8 AM to 5:30 PM daily until Thursday[2].
- A2 Accident near Ziesar: A fatal accident on the A2 near Ziesar jammed up traffic. The road was closed for hours and is still experiencing congestion until Theeßen in Sachsen-Anhalt[3].
