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Icy-Road Truck Crash Shuts A2 Toward Berlin Near Magdeburg

Police cite speed unsuited to icy conditions as the cause.

Overview

  • Authorities closed the A2 toward Berlin between the Irxleben junction and the Magdeburg interchange after a Sunday morning crash.
  • Around 9:15 a.m., a 47-year-old driver lost control, struck the right guardrail, slid across all lanes, hit the median barrier, and came to rest crosswise.
  • All lanes toward Berlin are blocked and traffic is being routed over an adjacent parking area at the scene.
  • No injuries were reported, though the truck and both guardrails sustained significant damage, according to the Autobahn police.
  • Recovery and clearing operations are ongoing with no reopening time announced, as wintry conditions continue to trigger accidents and travel disruptions in Saxony-Anhalt.