Overview
- Northbound lanes toward the Innenstadt were closed around 11:45 after oil from a truck’s load spilled near Steintorwall, according to police.
- Emergency services were alerted around 11:30, and specialist teams cleaned the contaminated roadway.
- By evening, police reported the northbound closure was lifted and traffic could pass again.
- Authorities initially did not specify the exact substance, though some outlets reported it was palm oil.
- The spill caused congestion in and around the tunnel as responders assessed safety and cleanup measures.