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Semi-trailer truck overturns on A24: blessing in disguise for driver and passenger!
A tractor-trailer overturned on July 19, 2025 on the A24 near Parchim due to a burst tire, and the highway was closed until Friday morning.
Semi-trailer truck overturns on A24: blessing in disguise for driver and passenger!
A spectacular accident occurred on Thursday evening on the A24 towards Hamburg when a tractor-trailer overturned due to a burst tire. The incident occurred near Parchim and caused significant disruption to traffic. Again Northern Courier reported, the 59-year-old driver lost control of the vehicle after the front right tire burst and broke through the right guardrail. As a result, the low loader tipped onto its side in the ditch and was seriously damaged.
Fortunately, the driver, who was traveling with a 13-year-old companion, was uninjured. The damage to the heavily damaged tractor-trailer is estimated at around 110,000 euros. The excavator, which was loaded on the low-loader, also suffered only minor damage. Fortunately, the inmates were fine despite the dramatic incident.
Traffic disruptions and rescue work
The rescue work at the accident site lasted until Friday morning, which resulted in significant traffic delays. The A24 was completely closed between Suckow and Parchim in the direction of Hamburg until around eight o'clock. In moments like these it becomes clear once again how quickly the accident risks on our roads can change.
In 2024, around 2.5 million road traffic accidents were registered in Germany, a number that fell slightly compared to the previous year. This shows that efforts to improve road safety, as envisaged under Vision Zero, could gradually bear fruit. The aim of this program is to ensure that there are no more traffic fatalities by 2050. So reported Statista that traffic deaths in Germany fell from 19,193 in 1970 to 2,770 in 2024.
Causes and backgrounds
However, despite these positive developments, road safety remains a critical issue. The most common causes of accidents resulting in personal injuries are still insufficient distance and inadequate speed. When such incidents occur, it is necessary to raise awareness among road users and improve infrastructure. Human factors such as inattention and recklessness remain key challenges.
The accident on the A24 is another example of how unforeseen events can lead to dangerous situations on our roads. While the number of accidents in Germany is decreasing slightly, it remains essential to remain vigilant and pay attention to the safety of all road users. Last night's events remind us how important it is to always exercise caution and caution when driving. It seems that traffic safety is an issue that affects us all and will continue to affect us.