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Collision on A6 highway close to Kaiserslautern results in traffic congestion

A collision on the A6 motorway close to Kaiserslautern resulted in a congestion extending over a kilometer on Thursday morning, luckily with no casualties reported.

Collision on A6 highway close to Kaiserslautern results in traffic congestion
Collision on A6 highway close to Kaiserslautern results in traffic congestion

Collision on A6 highway close to Kaiserslautern results in traffic congestion

On Thursday morning, an accident occurred on the A6 highway near Kaiserslautern. The incident took place between the exits Kaiserslautern-West and Einsiedlerhof, causing significant traffic disruption.

The accident was caused by a truck driver losing control due to a blown tire. The truck veered off the road and damaged the guardrails, causing a traffic jam that lasted approximately one kilometer.

Fortunately, the accident did not result in any fatalities or injuries. The truck driver, aged 60, remained unharmed following the incident.

The recovery of the truck required a complex operation, and the American military police were on the scene due to the damage to the US base located next to the highway. The fence of the base was also damaged in the accident.

The estimated damage from the accident is around 55,000 euros. One lane on the A6 remained closed until the evening as the clean-up and repair work continued.

The traffic jam caused by the accident caused delays for commuters in the area, with many experiencing additional travel time due to the incident.

We hope that all parties involved in the accident recover quickly, and we encourage drivers to exercise caution on the roads, especially during inclement weather conditions.

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