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Chaos on the A7: Truck accident near Quickborn causes 15 km of traffic jams!
Schleswig-Holstein: Truck accident on the A7 near Quickborn causes traffic jams, the road is partially closed. No injuries reported.
Chaos on the A7: Truck accident near Quickborn causes 15 km of traffic jams!
A serious truck accident this morning caused a massive traffic disruption on the A7 northbound, between Quickborn and Henstedt-Ulzburg. According to initial information from NDR The truck spun for reasons that are still unclear, causing fuel and debris to significantly contaminate the road. The accident occurred around 12:15 p.m. and fortunately there were no injuries.
The rescue work was difficult because after one of the lanes was opened around 3:45 p.m. a large oil stain formed, which made it necessary to close it again. Road users still have to be prepared for traffic jams of up to 15 kilometers. During the incident, two vehicles on the opposite lane towards Hamburg were also damaged by debris, which also led to an additional traffic delay.
A brief overview of the situation
The main cause of the problems on the A7 is clearly the truck accident, which affects everyone. Such incidents repeatedly show how important safe roads and orderly traffic are. If we take a look at the European traffic accident statistics, the seriousness of accidents becomes clear. Loud EU There were around 22,800 traffic deaths in 2019, a number that has now been reduced in previous years through various safety measures.
Road safety is not just a question of infrastructure, but also a question of the awareness of road users. With a 36 percent decrease in fatal traffic accidents between 2010 and 2020, Sweden tops the list of safest roads in Europe, while Romania has the highest rate. Statistics like this show that education and prevention are essential.
Conclusion: Safety is the top priority
Accidents like the one that happened today in Schleswig-Holstein show once again that we must do everything we can to increase road safety. Aside from the ongoing challenges posed by weather, road conditions and human error, it is important that all road users remain alert at all times. In the event of an accident on the A7, it is to be hoped that the volunteers or professional helpers on site will quickly provide relief and that traffic conditions will soon return to normal.
If everything goes as planned, the road will soon be fully reopened. We will monitor developments closely and continue to report on the situation. Until then, stay safe on the roads!