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Truck Overturns Off A8 Near Pirmasens After Suspected Microsleep

Recovery closed the L600 exit for hours with traffic rerouted via the B10.

Overview

  • The crash occurred around 22:00 on 30 August near the Pirmasens-Winzeln exit.
  • Police said the 48-year-old driver was uninjured.
  • The articulated lorry tipped onto the green strip and was declared a total loss.
  • The Zweibrücken fire brigade mounted a large deployment that lasted several hours.
  • Authorities reported the off-ramp closure and diversion while the vehicle was recovered.