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Car fire on A13 near Bestensee - full closure and 14 km traffic jam!
On August 11, 2025, there was a car fire on the A13 near Bestensee, which led to a complete closure and 14 km of traffic jams.
Car fire on A13 near Bestensee - full closure and 14 km traffic jam!
On August 11, 2025 at around 12:30 p.m., a car fire on the A13 near Bestensee devastated the flow of northbound traffic. According to maz-online.de, the fire broke out in the left lane of a vehicle, resulting in a complete closure of the highway between the Bestensee junctions and Mittenwalde. Road users had to prepare for a traffic jam of over 14 kilometers long and travel times that were up to 90 minutes longer.
The fire brigade was quickly on site and was able to extinguish the burning car, although a thick cloud of black smoke was visible from afar. The spokesman for the South Police Department confirmed that fortunately no injuries were reported. The lane was reopened shortly before 3 p.m. after intensive investigations into the exact cause of the accident.
High number of accidents on the A13
Accidents on the A13 between Berlin and Dresden are commonplace. tag24.de emphasizes that this busy motorway is considered particularly dangerous, especially between the Dresden-Nord triangle and the Schönefelder Kreuz on the southern Berlin ring. Such incidents often lead to disruptions and tense traffic situations. Daily information about closures and the condition of those involved in the accident is available through special channels that enable quick information gathering.
The state statistical offices have found that the traffic situation on German roads is continuously monitored. The accident statistics form the basis for measures in legislation, traffic education, road construction and vehicle technology. Accurate recording of accidents, participants, vehicles and casualties plays a crucial role in improving road safety and developing an effective transport policy.
In view of the many accidents on the A13, the police are appealing to all road users to drive particularly carefully and to keep an eye on the traffic situation. Increased vigilance could not only help traffic flow more smoothly, but also help minimize the risk of similar, dangerous incidents.