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A8 Irschenberg Truck Crash Damages New Cars, Causes €300,000 Loss

Police attribute the collision to a rear driver's late recognition of slowing traffic on the downhill section.

Overview

  • Three tractor-trailers collided around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday on the A8 toward Munich between Irschenberg and Weyarn.
  • Two car-transporters were traveling in sequence when the lead driver braked on the descent and the second braked in time.
  • A 41-year-old Polish driver struck the rear of the middle rig, pushing it forward, according to the Autobahnpolizei.
  • Estimated losses total about €300,000, including roughly €200,000 to factory-new cars and about €50,000 damage to each of the two rear trucks.
  • The right lane was closed for hours for recovery with Autobahnmeisterei Holzkirchen securing the scene, and no injuries were reported; local police noted minimal traffic disruption due to low volumes.