A2 remains closed after truck fire at Peine by Saturday-congestion warning!

A2 remains closed after truck fire at Peine by Saturday-congestion warning!

A special traffic accident of a special kind of Peine has transformed into a traffic chaos at Peine in the direction of Hanover. On Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 2025, a truck that transported auto parts including batteries and airbags caught fire. Fortunately, the driver was able to place the vehicle onto the side strip in good time and remained unharmed. This reports Sat1regional .

the fire, possible meadow triggered by the high asphalt temperature, led to the entire vehicle and parts of the road being significantly damaged. The adjacent noise barrier was also affected and is now considered to be in danger of collapse, which is why it must be replaced. Since asbestos are installed, the repair is all the more complex and long.

closure by Saturday morning

The A2 remains closed to Dortmund between the Peine-Ost and Peine junctions until Saturday morning. As NDR is diverted at the Peine junction. Drivers should expect considerable delays-traffic jams to the Braunschweig-Hauben junction may lead to waiting times of around two hours.

The police recommend all road users to avoid the area and to follow the signs on the A2 and A39. The federal roads B4 and B188 are brought into play as alternatives to alleviate the effects of the blocked section.

fire brigade and extinguishing work

The extinguishing work dragged on until the early evening and were supported by around 120 firefighters. These not only helped fight the fire, but also at times provided the drivers waiting in traffic jams with drinks. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the incident once again illuminates the potential dangers of the transport of dangerous goods on our streets.

accidents like this are not only an annoying obstacle in the event also documented in the traffic safety statistics. As Destatis , such incidents are the basis for measures in legislation and traffic education. A safer infrastructure and better transport policy are essential to avoid such events in the future.

With the beginning of the Lower Saxony summer holidays on Thursday, the traffic situation is also tense, and it remains to be seen how long the repair work will last. We keep you up to date with the developments!