Overview
- A nighttime collision involving three trucks left the A3 before the Dernbacher Dreieck closed in the direction of Cologne after the vehicles became entangled, police said.
- Authorities initially imposed a full closure and rerouted traffic via the Montabaur junction to allow emergency crews to secure the scene and clear the wreckage.
- No injuries were reported by police, but one truck’s damaged tank leaked fuel across the carriageway, complicating cleanup and recovery operations.
- Highway police reopened one lane early this morning to restore movement, but drivers still face significant residual congestion and officials advised avoiding the area if possible.
- The A3 is a major north–south autobahn, so the closure and staged reopening are expected to prolong rush-hour delays as investigators work to determine the exact cause.