Overview

• A truck carrying hazardous materials, including flammable methanol, caught fire on the A44 motorway near Soest on March 21, 2025.
• The fire, reportedly caused by a tire blowout, started in the truck's cab before engulfing the entire vehicle.
• Emergency response teams, including firefighters and police, quickly controlled the fire, preventing further escalation.
• The 58-year-old truck driver sustained minor injuries, and no other casualties were reported.
• The motorway remains closed in both directions between Soest-Ost and Erwitte/Anröchte, with motorists advised to avoid the area.