Heavy Truck Accident on the A11: Diesel Leak and Closure

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, a 26-year-old truck driver from Croatia broke through the central barrier on the Karawanken Highway (A11) with his semi-trailer. According to the police, the truck slid across the oncoming lane and came to a stop, heavily damaged, on an embankment. The accident caused the truck's tank to rupture, resulting in a large amount of diesel spilling out. Both lanes were initially closed.

Microsleep as Possible Cause of Accident

As the police further reported, they assume microsleep as the cause of the accident. Meanwhile (8:00 AM), one lane in the direction of Slovenia has been reopened. The state chemist has been informed. No one was injured in the traffic accident. The recovery of the truck is expected to take place in the next few hours. The Karawanken Highway (A11) in the direction of Villach remains closed for the time being, and traffic is being diverted through a rest area.

(APA/Red)

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