Tanclass accident on A2: 24,000 liters of food oil block the route!

Tanclass accident on A2: 24,000 liters of food oil block the route!

Ziesar, Deutschland - A serious accident of a tank claster caused considerable traffic disruptions on the A2 between theeßen and Ziesar towards Berlin on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The truck, which was loaded with 24,000 liters of olive oil, apparently came off the road due to a health problem of the 39-year-old driver, touched the middle guideline and tipped aside. Rescue workers were alerted around 6 a.m. and the driver was slightly injured from his vehicle. Fortunately, it was not trapped, but the roadway remained blocked for a long time while the expired oil contaminated the road.

The route remains closed to cleaning and repair until Monday. What remains is a greasy film on two lanes of the A2, which could only be partially removed by the special company, reports MDR. The salvage service worked with four special vehicles to master the problem. Despite the effort, cleaning had to be stopped after almost 24 hours; The work is to be continued on Monday.

bypass and detours

drivers in the section must avoid the route because the oncoming lane towards Hanover remains free. However, a possible detour of the traffic towards Berlin has not yet been decided and can only be decided by the traffic authority. Road users must adapt to longer waiting times and traffic jams that can already be observed intensively, as well as the Märkische General reports.

In addition, the amount of oil has not only represents a danger for drivers, but also a potential environmental risk, since the oil could penetrate into the ground. The fire brigade and police were used with several vehicles to keep the situation under control.

traffic safety in focus

Such accidents raise the question of traffic safety, which should be a top priority for all road users. As explained by [Autobahn GmbH] (https://www.autobahn.de/aktuelles/verkehrsicherheit-auf-der-autobahn-ein-gemees-, good traffic education, modern vehicle technology and a well thought-out infrastructure are three essential factors to increase the security on our streets. The correct planning and maintenance of motorways as well as the high -quality transport infrastructure are crucial to minimize the risk of accidents.

The Autobahn GmbH continuously invests in the improvement of road conditions and has taken measures to increase traffic safety, such as regular maintenance and checking traffic signs.

The rapid reaction of the emergency services and the supply services in traffic jam once again show how important fast action and good organization are, especially in emergencies like this. Drivers are well advised to always pay attention to current traffic reports and to adapt to possibly changing traffic conditions.