Traffice backup spanning 25 km following a collision involving a truck on the A3 highway, with 400 litres of diesel spilled onto the road.
On Wednesday, July 30th, an accident involving a Lithuanian car transporter and a Spanish lorry occurred on the A3 between Bad Camberg and Limburg. The collision caused the Lithuanian car transporter to be pushed to the left, tearing open the tank of the Spanish lorry, spilling approximately 400 litres of diesel onto the road.
The accident was reported by the Wiesbaden motorway police. As a result, both lorries had to be towed away, and the recovery operation is still ongoing. Authorities are working diligently to clear the scene as quickly and safely as possible. The expected completion time for the recovery is not precisely specified yet, but updates from local traffic reports or official sources are likely to provide more information as the situation develops.
During the recovery operation, only the left lane was open, causing a tailback of up to 25 kilometres. The driver of the Lithuanian car transporter sustained arm injuries in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The estimated material damage from the accident is around 80,000 euros.
It is reported that the driver of the Lithuanian car transporter failed to notice the Spanish lorry slowing down, leading to the collision with the lorry's trailer.
As of now, the A3 between Bad Camberg and Limburg is only open to traffic on two lanes. If you need the latest status, checking live traffic updates or contacting local traffic management might be helpful. The recovery operation is expected to be completed in the early hours of Thursday.
- The accident on the A3 between Bad Camberg and Limburg, which involved a Lithuanian car transporter and a Spanish lorry, has been categorized as a general-news topic due to its severity and impacts on traffic.
- In addition to the various car-accidents that frequently make the headlines, this specific incident on Wednesday, July 30th, has resulted in the spillage of diesel and injury to one driver, creating a significant obstacle for traffic, making it pertinent for the public to stay updated on the weather conditions and traffic updates for the area.
