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Serious truck accident on the A4 near Gotha: road closed until noon!
A serious truck accident on the A4 near Gotha led to the motorway being closed. Salvage work is difficult.
Serious truck accident on the A4 near Gotha: road closed until noon!
On Thursday night, a serious accident occurred on the A4 towards Dresden, which will paralyze the motorway near Gotha for a long time. How MDR According to reports, there was a collision between two trucks at around 3 a.m. One truck had broken down on the hard shoulder in front of the Gotha junction when a second truck drove into it at full speed.
The accident resulted in the broken down truck being pushed into the ditch, while the container trailer was demolished in the process. Fortunately, both drivers were only slightly injured. However, the accident not only caused personnel damage, but also significant material damage. The estimated damage is around 175,000 euros. The trucks' loads spread across the road and fuel leaked, further complicating the situation.
Preparations for rescue work
The rescue work is complex and requires the use of a crane. These are expected to last until midday. As a result, the A4 towards Dresden is currently closed and traffic is diverted at the Gotha-Boxberg junction. The last traffic jam-free exit called Sättelstädt has already happened, which means that the traffic jam could persist in the long term.
The platform offers a look at the daily traffic situation and accident reports on the A4 Day24. This contains information on construction sites, traffic jams and collisions and reports both directly on site and based on official reports from the police. The data shows how crucial current information is in such situations.
Road safety in Europe
Another issue raised by this incident is general road safety. According to that European Road Safety Observatory (ERSO), EU road deaths fell by 3% in 2024, but progress remains modest. Last year, 20,400 people lost their lives in traffic accidents within the European Union.
Continuously analyzing such accidents and providing reliable data are essential measures to improve safety practices and ultimately reduce the risk of serious traffic accidents.