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Hazmat Leak Shuts A6 Near Nuremberg as A28 Truck Overturn Injures Two

Police report hours-long disruptions, with investigations underway.

Overview

  • After two trucks collided on the A6 near Forst Kleinschwarzenlohe, a hazardous substance leaked and the motorway was closed in both directions.
  • Firefighters are managing the A6 spill, the substance has not yet been identified, and authorities have not provided a time for reopening.
  • On the A28 between Groß Mackenstedt and Dreieck Delmenhorst, a 43-year-old truck driver broke through the central barrier and overturned onto the opposite carriageway, leaving him severely injured and a 41-year-old motorist lightly hurt.
  • The A28 toward Dreieck Stuhr is blocked with an initial detour via a petrol station, a full closure for recovery is expected, and significant delays are anticipated until evening.
  • Autobahnpolizei Ahlhorn estimates damage from the A28 crash at about €100,000, and police say the cause of the lane departure remains under investigation.