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A2 remains closed after an accident with gas explosions, so far two dead have been recovered
Trucks are on the A2 at an accident site in Theessen after the explosion of several gas bottles.
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After the serious accident on the A2 near Magdeburg, two dead have now been recovered. The freeway initially remained closed.
In the serious rear-end collision with explosions on Autobahn 2 (the star reported) the bodies of two people have been recovered so far. A spokesman for the Magdeburg police said on Wednesday morning. According to initial findings, the two dead were two truck drivers. It was also initially unclear whether there were any other deaths.
According to initial investigations, the driver of a dangerous goods transporter drove into a traffic jam in front of a construction site on Tuesday afternoon between the Theeßen and Burg-Ost junctions (both in the Jerichower Land district). Three trucks were pushed into each other in front of him, it said. A fifth truck hit the other trucks. It was loaded with pressure vessels filled with nitrous oxide. A fire broke out, there were several explosions. Parts flying around burned partly. Drivers of surrounding vehicles had to be evacuated.
A2 initially remains closed after the accident
The emergency services were initially unable to recover the bodies and take further measures because the risk of further explosions was great. There is still a risk of explosion at the scene of the accident, and the closure on site continues, a police spokeswoman said on Wednesday morning to the German Press Agency. Emergency services are currently discussing how to proceed. As long as the recovery of the vehicles is not completed, it must be assumed that more dead will be found. The A2 was still closed on Wednesday morning – it was initially unclear how long the closure would last.
The A2 near Magdeburg initially remained closed on Wednesday
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