A5 between Ladenburg and Dossenheim closed due to truck accident and fire

The Autobahn 5 towards Heidelberg was closed for hours between Ladenburg and Dossenheim (Rhein-Neckar district). A vehicle caught fire there in the afternoon, police said. After the extinguishing and clean-up work, all lanes were reopened to traffic. How the fire started is being investigated. Previously, the A5 between Heidelberg and the Weinheim motorway junction in the direction of Heidelberg was completely closed for several hours. A truck had crashed into a trailer with a hazard warning sign that was standing on the hard shoulder. This caused the trailer to move into the left lane. A truck drove into the trailer. Both truck drivers were injured. A rescue helicopter was also on site.