Rear-end collision involving three semi-trucks: A7 near Seesen fully closed

Accident site and debris field

The accident site resembles a debris field: beverage crates, bottles, and wreckage parts are scattered across the roadway. One of the trucks had been loaded with crates of lemonade, which spread across the road. Another truck was transporting cars, and a third was carrying beverages. One truck had been loaded with beverages, another with new vehicles.

In addition to the scattered cargo, larger quantities of diesel leaked out. Because large amounts of diesel have spilled, the road surface may need to be replaced. The recovery and cleaning operations are therefore complex.

Duration of closure unclear

Because the recovery work is ongoing, the route remains closed, and according to police, for an indefinite period. How long the closure will last is still unclear. The Autobahn 7 near Seesen is fully closed following an accident.

A spokesperson said in the afternoon that it was not yet clear whether the route could be reopened on Thursday. In that case, the closure could last until Friday, according to the Autobahn Police. If the road surface needs to be replaced, the full closure will be extended accordingly.

Investigations into the cause of the accident

Details about the cause of the accident are not yet available. The Hildesheim Autobahn Police's investigations into the exact sequence of events of the rear-end collision are ongoing. No information was initially provided on whether a technical defect, a driver's error, or weather conditions played a role.

Road users traveling toward Hanover should expect significant disruptions. Police recommend avoiding the area widely and following current traffic reports. Beyond the traffic jam, increased traffic volumes are expected on the detour routes in the Seesen and Northeim area.

The condition of the slightly injured driver was not initially known. The Autobahn Police announced that further information on the circumstances of the accident and the expected duration of the closure would be released during the evening or the following day.