Fatal accident on the A3: Motorhome crashes into traffic jam almost without braking

Course of the accident

The seven-year-old son also suffered serious injuries but was able to free himself from the rear of the vehicle. He also received medical attention. The driver of the semi-trailer truck remained uninjured, according to police.

Debris was thrown onto the roadway by the impact, damaging another car. The police estimate the total damage at around 40,000 euros.

Impact on traffic

The A3 in the southbound direction was completely closed after the accident. Only after about two hours could one lane be reopened. The accident caused significant traffic disruptions and long tailbacks in the affected section.

Investigation into the cause of the accident

The cause of the accident has not yet been conclusively determined. Investigations by the responsible authorities are ongoing. Based on the current state of the investigation, the police assume that the driver of the motorhome recognized the traffic jam too late.

Rescue services from the fire department, ambulance service, and police were deployed in large numbers. Several ambulances and two rescue helicopters were involved in treating the injured.

The tragic accident has caused dismay in the region. The police are asking witnesses who observed the accident to report to the responsible department.