Overview

• The accident occurred around 13:40 near Schwarzenbek when the livestock trailer became wedged in the central guardrail.
• The 54-year-old driver was uninjured in the collision and no other vehicles were involved.
• Authorities fully closed the A24 between the Schwarzenbek/Grande and Talkau junctions, rerouting traffic for several hours.
• A separate tractor hauled the trailer to a nearby rest area, where two official veterinarians examined all 640 pigs.
• Police continue to investigate the unknown cause of the crash as recurring autobahn incidents and livestock transport regulations face greater scrutiny.