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Truck accident on A73: Driver trapped, motorway closed for hours!
A serious truck accident on the A73 near Neustadt/Coburg causes injuries and leads to closures lasting hours. Learn more!
Truck accident on A73: Driver trapped, motorway closed for hours!
A serious accident shut down the A73 in Bavaria today. Near the Neustadt bei Coburg junction, a 40-tonne truck overturned after colliding with a warning trailer. The truck was loaded with plastic scrap at the time of the accident, which further complicated the situation. The driver was seriously injured and had to be taken to hospital, but his life is not in danger. The rescue of the driver and the truck took several hours and was supported by the use of a helicopter and a drone.
The northern direction of the A73 remains closed for the time being due to the accident. The fire department was on site with numerous forces to carry out the necessary rescue and recovery work.
Background to truck transport
Accidents like this also shed light on the traffic situation and the challenges in truck transport in Germany. The truck toll is an important issue that was introduced in 2005 and applies to all heavy commercial vehicles over 7.5 tons. This toll is calculated based on the distance traveled, the vehicle's emissions category and the number of axles. Around 35% of truck journeys on German motorways are caused by foreign trucks, which further fuels the mood on the road. Despite the toll requirement, it is estimated that 90% of trucks on German roads are able to pay the toll automatically.
Also noteworthy is the use of modern technologies, such as the online platform CONNECT from Truck Walter, which supports transport companies in optimizing their transport processes. This platform allows users to track the progress of their transports live and is offered in 27 languages. For example, information about the estimated time of arrival (ETA) or information about milestones that have already been completed are just some of the functions that make the transport process more transparent.
Conclusion
The present accident highlights the risks that exist in the transport sector and raises questions about road safety. At the same time, the use of technologies such as truck tolls and modern platforms shows that the industry is evolving to work more effectively and safely. It is hoped that the driver will recover soon and such incidents can be minimized in the future.
For more information about the truck toll you can visit Wikipedia and you can find out more about Truck-Walter's transport services here.
You can also find ongoing reporting on this incident in Merkur.