Defective Truck with Hazardous Materials Stopped in Vienna

Der Mann wurde festgenommen und in eine Justizanstalt gebracht.
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On Monday, during a focused operation by the Vienna State Traffic Department in collaboration with the Market Office, the State Vehicle Inspection Office, and the Financial Police, a defective truck carrying hazardous materials was stopped on the Southeast Tangent (A23).
The vehicle was traveling with severely damaged tires but was loaded with highly flammable and toxic substances, which were also incorrectly declared, according to the police on Tuesday.
There were 25 reports filed due to violations of hazardous materials regulations. The continuation of the journey was prohibited. Additionally, there was an active arrest warrant against the driver issued by the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office for criminal offenses. The man was arrested and taken to a correctional facility.
(APA/Red)
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