Truck fire on A14: tire burst causes chaos near Ilberstedt!

Truck fire on A14: tire burst causes chaos near Ilberstedt!

On the night of Thursday, November 13, 2025, an unfortunate incident occurred on the A14 near Ilberstedt in the Salzland district. A 55-year-old truck driver was driving his semi-trailer towards Schwerin when a tire on the semi-trailer burst shortly after the Bernburg motorway junction. This led to a fire on the trailer that quickly got out of control.

The driver, who fortunately remained uninjured, was able to steer the vehicle onto the hard shoulder in time. But the flames quickly spread and spread to the wheel arch. The fire department was alerted and was able to quickly extinguish the fire before any major damage was caused. The resulting material damage to the trailer amounts to a low five-figure amount. The cargo, which consisted of drugstore items, was also partially affected. While the fire was being extinguished, the road had to be completely closed for around an hour, which led to traffic disruptions. The right lane is expected to remain closed on Thursday morning, as Tag24 reports.

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vol.at This incident shows the importance of acting quickly and carefully in traffic.

Accidents like these remind you to pay attention to your ability to drive and the condition of your vehicle. Road safety is of paramount importance and it is important to respond to potential dangers early.