Collision on the A2: vehicle fire causes 8 km long traffic jam!

Collision on the A2: vehicle fire causes 8 km long traffic jam!

Today, October 30, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident on the A2 near Wolfsburg involving three cars and a truck. Loud WAZ Online One of the vehicles caught fire, resulting in massive smoke. This meant that visibility in the affected area was temporarily severely restricted.

The police reported a kilometer-long traffic jam that stretched around eight kilometers between the Wolfsburg/Königslutter intersection and Königslutter. The road in the direction of Magdeburg was temporarily closed. Although the closure has now been lifted, the road has narrowed to one lane, which is still causing delays. Drivers currently have to expect an additional 90 minutes of travel time.

Recommendation for a bypass

The Lower Saxony Traffic Management Center (VMZ) advises drivers who know the area to avoid the area as far as possible in order to avoid even more traffic jams. Fortunately, there were no injuries in the accident; all occupants were able to exit their vehicles independently. The fire department was quickly on site and was able to extinguish the burning car.

While cleanup work is underway, it remains unclear how long the traffic restrictions will last. Drivers should therefore prepare well and consider alternative routes if necessary.

More traffic reports

Verkehrsinformation.de reported. Reports that have already been canceled show that there were temporary traffic disruptions on the A3 between Altdorf/Burgthann and Oberölsbach, which no longer exist.

Reporting on current traffic conditions and traffic jams continues to keep carpoolers up to date. The road traffic authority does not hesitate to provide timely updates about possible opened roadways.

So stay informed and plan your trips carefully, especially in the affected areas - the traffic situation is dynamic and can change quickly!