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Tanker accident on A2: cooking oil causes closure for hours!
On June 28, 2025, there was a tanker accident on the A2 near Ziesar. The highway remains closed due to spilled cooking oil.
Tanker accident on A2: cooking oil causes closure for hours!
Once again there was a serious accident on the A2 motorway near Ziesar - and it was anything but easy. On June 28, 2025, around 6 a.m., a tanker truck carrying 24,000 liters of cooking oil overturned after colliding with the central guardrail and came to rest on its side. How lr online According to reports, the truck lost several liters of its load due to the accident, which resulted in the oil being spread over a large area over both roads.
The highway was closed in both directions for several hours. Although traffic towards Hanover was able to resume late on Saturday afternoon, the section towards Berlin remained closed until the evening. This meant that traffic jams stretched for kilometers and traffic had to be rerouted over a wide area, which required drivers to be patient.
Rescue operations and environmental protection
The emergency services were quickly on site: the fire brigade, police, emergency services and the highway maintenance department took care of the rescue and secured the accident site. The driver was slightly injured, but was trapped in the vehicle when the fire department arrived, but not trapped, as they said MAZ reported. To provide support, the Johanniter accident assistance motorcycle squadron was sent to provide care to the drivers waiting in traffic jams.
The cleaning work on the road was an immense challenge because the leaked oil penetrated deep into the soil and asphalt. The Brameier rescue service was commissioned to clean it and several special vehicles were used. Loud MAZ The cleaning could continue into the night, which will make the A2 impassable.
Road safety in focus
Accidents involving heavy goods vehicles (sGVs) are a serious issue, as a study by the Federal Highway Research Institute shows. Accidents of this type often pose a significant risk, especially if they are due to the size and weight of the vehicles. These accidents account for around three quarters of all serious traffic accidents, which highlights the importance of preventive measures. The analysis is based on data collected from 2002 to 2015 and shows that the more traffic there is on roads like the A2, the greater the risk potential.
With the impending start of the summer holidays in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, drivers are advised to closely monitor traffic news and consider alternative routes to avoid delays. In situations like this, it becomes clear again and again that a lot of patience and caution are required on the roads.