Car Fire on A1 in Wuppertal Leads to Temporary Highway Closure

A vehicle caught fire on the acceleration lane near a rest stop, prompting safety measures and partial road reopening.

A car caught fire on the A1 highway near Wuppertal, completely burning out on the acceleration lane behind the Kucksiepen rest stop.
The vehicle's occupants safely detached the trailer, which was carrying another car, before the fire consumed the vehicle.
No injuries were reported, as all passengers managed to exit the scene unharmed.
Thick smoke from the fire led to a temporary full closure of the A1, with one lane later reopened to traffic.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with no immediate explanation provided by authorities.