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Car Fire Closes Munich’s A99 for 45 Minutes With No Injuries

Police have opened an inquiry into the cause following a rapid firefighting response.

Overview

  • A passenger vehicle caught fire Tuesday afternoon on the A99 ring heading toward Salzburg near Obermenzing.
  • Fire crews saw heavy smoke en route and arrived around 15:24 to find the car in full blaze, extinguishing it with teams under breathing protection.
  • All occupants had already exited the vehicle before responders arrived, and no injuries were reported.
  • The blaze damaged the diesel tank, spilling fuel that mixed with other fluids and firefighting water, and the Autobahndirektion carried out roadway cleaning.
  • The affected stretch was fully closed for roughly 45 minutes, causing significant traffic delays, and the total property damage has not yet been determined.