Car burns in Stellingen noise protection tunnel: A7 closed in both directions

Extent of the closure

According to police, the closure covers the section between the Stellingen interchange and the Nordwest autobahn triangle. Kieler Straße is also closed in both directions at the Stellingen interchange. „Die Autos stehen noch auf beiden Seiten vor dem Tunnel, said an employee of the police traffic control center. How long the closure would last was initially unclear.

According to the fire department, the driver of the burning car was treated by emergency services. According to police, a total of one person was injured. Further details on the state of health were not initially available.

Emergency services deployment

The emergency services completely closed the A7 in both directions. Police called on road users to take wide detours and avoid the section around the Stellingen interchange. The closure led to considerable disruptions in the Hamburg city area during the morning.

Several media outlets initially reported on the fire in the tunnel. Police and the fire department subsequently confirmed the incident. A fire department spokesperson explained that the fire was brought under control in a short time. The tunnel fire service took over the specialized operation in the west tube.

Background: The Stellingen noise protection tunnel

The Stellingen noise protection tunnel is one of Hamburg's most well-known autobahn tunnels and lies along the A7, which is considered one of the most important north-south connections in northern Germany. Full closures on this section typically affect the entire city area.

The exact background of the vehicle fire, such as a technical defect or another cause, was still unclear at the time of reporting. Police did not announce any immediate information on the cause of the fire.