Truck accident on A20: 220,000 euros in damage and traffic disruptions!

Truck accident on A20: 220,000 euros in damage and traffic disruptions!

There was a serious traffic accident on the A20 motorway between Greifswald and Gützkow on Friday. A 35-year-old German driver of a Mercedes semi-trailer veered off the road for reasons that are still unclear. The truck rolled over the shoulder and tipped into the ditch, causing an estimated total damage of around 220,000 euros, according to the SVZ reported.

Fortunately, the driver was slightly injured in the incident and did not require hospital treatment. Emergency services were quickly deployed: an ambulance and a rescue helicopter with an emergency doctor were deployed. The Süderholz fire department was also on site with three vehicles, supplemented by two patrol cars from the Grimmen motorway and traffic police station.

Traffic restrictions and traffic jams

Due to the accident, the right lane of the A20 had to be temporarily closed. This led to significant traffic restrictions in the region DAY24 informed. There are always traffic jams and obstructions on the highway, which can be caused by construction sites, accidents or collisions.

The A20 is an important traffic artery for the region and is often used by heavy goods traffic. Therefore, the focus here is on security and measures to prevent such incidents. The statistics from the Federal Statistical Office provides comprehensive data on the traffic safety situation and serves as a basis for possible improvements in traffic policy. Accidents such as the recent incident highlight the importance of strengthening safety measures and reviewing infrastructure.

In summary, it can be said that the risk of accidents on motorways should not be underestimated. Those responsible are required to constantly optimize the roads and traffic situations so that such serious events can be avoided in the future.