120-Kilometer Truck Chase on A9 Ends with Arrest

A 41-year-old driver was apprehended after a lengthy police pursuit involving helicopters, spike strips, and multiple collisions, with his motive still unclear.

• The chase began near the Brandenburg-Saxony-Anhalt border and ended close to Thuringia after spanning over 120 kilometers.
• Police deployed two helicopters, multiple patrol cars, and spike strips to stop the truck, which alternated between erratic speeds.
• Four police officers sustained minor injuries, including two hurt while deploying spike strips, and two patrol cars were rendered inoperable.
• The A9 highway was temporarily closed during the operation and reopened shortly before midnight.
• The truck driver is under investigation for dangerous interference in road traffic, though his motives remain unknown.

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