Hazardous Materials Truck Fire Shuts Down Germany's A4 Highway Near Dresden

Emergency crews work to contain risks from copper-containing acid waste as the highway remains fully closed.

A truck carrying 20 tonnes of copper-containing acid waste caught fire 500 meters before the Dresdner Tor rest area on April 8, 2025.
The A4 highway has been fully closed in both directions, causing significant traffic disruptions.
Over 50 emergency personnel, including ABC specialists and firefighters, are managing the scene and assessing potential environmental hazards.
Quick action by responders prevented the fire from spreading to the truck's tank trailer, though diesel fuel leakage remains a concern.
Authorities advise drivers to avoid the area and maintain rescue lanes, with no injuries reported so far.