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Terrible truck accident on A6: 60-year-old dies tragically near Schwabach!
Serious traffic accident near Schwabach: A 60-year-old truck driver died, A6 closed, diversions set up.
Terrible truck accident on A6: 60-year-old dies tragically near Schwabach!
A serious traffic accident on the A6 near Schwabach caused a stir on Friday morning. At around 9:35 a.m., a small truck collided with the rear of a larger tractor-trailer, which had fatal consequences. The 60-year-old driver of the small truck was killed. The tragedy occurred in the direction of Heilbronn, which is why the motorway between the Schwabach-Süd and Schwabach-West junctions was immediately partially closed, as Donaukurier reports.
Emergency aid was immediately launched, including a rescue helicopter. However, help came too late for the unfortunate driver. The helpers found the driver's cab of the truck that was hit severely deformed, which shows the severity of the impact. The traffic jam quickly stretched from the above-mentioned motorway junctions to well behind the accident site, where numerous vehicles stopped. Around 40 firefighters and rescue services were on site to deal with the situation.
Traffic chaos and diversions
The A6 will remain closed until the rescue work is completed. The Feucht traffic police inspection has started an investigation into the exact cause of the accident. Both lanes are also closed in the opposite direction; traffic will be redirected via the hard shoulder. Drivers familiar with the area are urged to avoid the area as much as possible. The ADAC recommends a diversion via the U58 in order to reduce traffic jams NN.
It is precisely in such tragic incidents that the discussion about road safety is reopened. According to current statistics on road safety in Germany, which can be found on the website of the Federal Statistical Office, it is crucial to understand the structure of accidents in order to avoid future accidents. This data is not only the basis for legislative measures, but also for traffic education and optimization of vehicle technology Destatis.
We will closely monitor the development of the situation and hope that the exact circumstances of the fatal accident on the A6 will soon be clear. In the meantime, our thoughts are with those affected and their families, for whom this day represents an unimaginable tragedy.