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Danger of fire after tire burst: A19 near Linstow briefly closed!
A truck tire burst and started a fire on the A19 near Linstow on June 13, 2025. The fire department prevented anything worse from happening.
Danger of fire after tire burst: A19 near Linstow briefly closed!
An unexpected tire burst led to a fire on Autobahn 19 near Linstow, in the Rostock district, on Thursday, June 13, 2025. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. and spread quickly, with about 120 square meters of bushes and meadow on both sides of the road heading towards Rostock going up in flames. Again Northern Courier Reportedly, this happened when the truck's rim struck sparks when it hit the asphalt, which then started the fire.
The fire brigade's quick response prevented things from getting worse and stopped the flames from spreading further. During the extinguishing work, the direction of Rostock was temporarily completely closed, which led to short-term traffic disruptions. Parts of tires and rims were recovered on site, but the vehicle responsible for the flying sparks has not yet been found. The criminal police have started the investigation on suspicion of negligent arson NDR reports.
The risk of tire blowouts
Burst tires on trucks are not an uncommon problem and can endanger entire traffic situations. Tires and rims are under immense pressure, which increases the risk of a blowout. Such incidents can potentially lead to accidents, delays and inconvenient waiting times on the side of the road. How Continental explains, great attention is therefore required when changing tires and checking truck tires.
The circumstances of the current incident are reminiscent of past events, such as the experience of truck driver Tinka, who experienced a tire blowout herself a few years ago. Her story shows how sudden and unexpected such situations can occur. At that time she had to maneuver on a motorway without a hard shoulder, which significantly increased the risk of an accident.
While the investigation continues, the affected route remains an example of the dangers of road traffic. The authorities advise increased vigilance and regular maintenance of vehicles so that such incidents do not happen again.