Serious truck accident on A24: full closure expected until Wednesday!

Serious truck accident on A24: full closure expected until Wednesday!

Difficult times on the A24: On Tuesday morning, July 1st, there was a dramatic truck accident between Kremmen and Fehrbellin. The incident, which may have been caused by a driver microsleeping, is causing significant traffic delays on the popular route from Berlin to Hamburg. According to reports, one truck left the road, while a second truck, which was on the hard shoulder due to a defect, was involved. Both drivers were injured and taken to hospital, but so far there is no further information about their condition.

With a truck blocked on the road, the motorway in the direction of Hamburg was completely closed. According to the Walsleben motorway police, the closure will probably last until 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning. The last exit before the traffic jam is in Kremmen, and drivers are diverted via Fehrbellin and the L16 at Neuruppin-Süd. This is already leading to a significant volume of traffic in Fehrbellin, where additional waiting times of around two hours must be expected on the A24. According to tag24, serious accidents on the A24, especially on the route between Berlin and Hamburg, are unfortunately not uncommon.

Causes of tiredness at the wheel

A central factor in this accident appears to have been fatigue, as a significant proportion of traffic accidents are caused by microsleep. According to [ADAC](https://www.adac.de/gesundheit/gesund-unterwegs/strasse/muedigkeit-sekunden Schlaf-auto/), over 1,500 people suffered injuries due to fatigue at the wheel in 2021. The risk associated with microsleep is high, with one in ten individuals having serious sleep disorders, which in turn can jeopardize their ability to drive. Many truck drivers report dangerous moments of falling asleep during their journeys, which is particularly alarming.

Warning signs of fatigue are easy to spot: burning eyes, heavy eyelids, and frequent yawning, to name a few. The recommendations for drivers are clear: short sleep breaks of 15 to 20 minutes and taking caffeine can help increase alertness. You should keep an eye on your internal clock and take regular breaks, especially on long journeys.

Conclusion

For drivers who have planned their journeys via the A24, all that remains is patience. Road authorities advise avoiding affected areas and putting safety first. Let's see how things develop in the near future and whether the affected drivers recover quickly. In times like these, it is more important than ever to drive carefully and stress-free in order to minimize the risk to yourself and others.