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Heat chaos on the A60: a hundred drivers stuck in the scorching heat!
Massive traffic disruptions on the A60 after a truck breakdown at 33 degrees: Overheated drivers need support.
Heat chaos on the A60: a hundred drivers stuck in the scorching heat!
On Saturday afternoon, the A60 between the Mainspitz triangle and the Rüsselsheim triangle experienced real traffic chaos. A truck stopped in a construction area around 2:30 p.m. due to gearbox damage, causing massive traffic delays in oppressive temperatures of 33 degrees. The single-lane traffic routing in the construction site acted as an accelerant and brought traffic to a standstill. Drivers were sometimes stuck in their vehicles for over an hour and desperately called the police on the emergency call while they had to endure the blazing sun without water. Merkurist reports that ...
The situation came to a head when the Rüsselsheim fire department was alerted at 3:20 p.m. Calls for help from drivers suffering from overheating were loud, and some passengers were already complaining of attacks of weakness. To coordinate the rescue operation, the police decided to use a helicopter to help locate the truck in the construction site. Rescue teams explored the area with off-road pickup trucks and implemented a supply plan to provide the affected motorists with drinks. In an emergency situation, a support train from the Groß-Gerau district was called, which quickly provided cold drinks. Tag24 explains that ...
Heat and traffic safety
The temperatures not only created an unbearable situation in traffic jams, they are also a serious issue in traffic. According to DGUV experts, the interior temperature in vehicles can rise to up to 60 degrees Celsius on hot summer days. This poses an increased risk of accidents at work in road traffic. Just like Prof. Dr. Stefan Mangelsdorf emphasizes that heat can have a negative impact on physical condition and mental performance. Drivers should always keep an eye on their physical symptoms and if they show signs of weakness, tiredness or lack of concentration, it is better to take a break so as not to endanger the wheel. DGUV confirms that ...
The depressing situation on the A60 ultimately ended more quickly than originally feared: the truck was recovered by a towing service at 4:45 p.m., which fortunately made the relief measures unnecessary. The angry road users were able to leave again after some of them turned around on their own or even left their vehicles without this being discussed with the emergency services.
This incident once again highlights the importance of taking road safety precautions during the summer heat. Drivers should always carry enough fluids with them and make sure not to go on long journeys in high temperatures without taking regular breaks. Even in such temperatures, it is important not to lose sight of your own well-being.