Dangerous goods transporters in Unna: A1 motorway remains closed for longer

Dangerous goods transporters in Unna: A1 motorway remains closed for longer

chaos on the A1: Unna continued to be affected by full closure

Unna/Kamen (dpa)-the busy A1 motorway, an important north-south connection through North Rhine-Westphalia, remains fully blocked due to a leaking dangerous goods transporter between the Kamener Kreuz and Dortmund/Unna. Autobahn GmbH announced today that gas flows out of the truck and the duration of the blocking is still unclear.

The effects of this incident on the local community of Unna are serious. Residents and commuters are forced to accept considerable detours. The fire brigade and experts are working intensively to get the Situation under control. According to Anna Gemünd, spokeswoman for the city of Unna, various options for eliminating the hazardous substances from the tanklaster are under discussion. This also includes the possibility of a controlled burning out of the gas, which could potentially lead to evacuation measures.

It is strongly recommended that long -distance traffic is redirected. Travelers from Osnabrück can, for example, dodge via the A33 and the A44, while drivers from Münster should alternatively use the A43. In the vicinity, it is advisable to switch to the A2 and the A45 to avoid traffic jams and delays.

The blocking of the A1 ensures massive traffic disruptions and inconvenience. It remains to be seen how long it will take before the highway can be released for traffic again. The safety of the population has a top priority, and the authorities work with high pressure to banish the danger.

- Nag