Hitzechaos on A60: Hundred drivers glued in the glowing heat!

Hitzechaos on A60: Hundred drivers glued in the glowing heat!

On Saturday afternoon, the A60 between the Mainspitz triangle and the Rüsselsheimer Dreieck experienced a veritable traffic chaos. A truck stopped at around 2:30 p.m. due to a gearbox damage and thus ensured massive traffic disruptions with pressing 33 degrees. The single -track traffic in the construction site acted as a fire accelerator and brought traffic to a standstill. Motorists sometimes stood in their vehicles for over an hour and desperately reported to the police over the emergency call, while they had to endure in the blazing sun without water. Merkurist reports that ...

The Situation was poured when the Rüsselsheim fire brigade was alerted at 3:20 p.m. The calls overheated by suffering drivers were loud, and some occupants already complained of weakness in weakness. In order to coordinate the rescue operation, the police decided to use a helicopter who helped to locate the truck in the construction site. Rescue teams explored the area with off -road pickups and carried out a supply concept to supply the drivers concerned with drinks. In an emergency situation, a support train of the district of Groß-Gerau was called, which quickly provided cold drinks. [TAG24 explains that…] (https://www.tag24.de/thema/feuerwehr Einze-heute/laster-streikt-mitten-in-bauste-hitze-chaos-auf-der-autobahn-3394941)

heat and traffic safety

The temperatures not only ensured an unbearable situation in traffic, they are also a serious topic in road traffic. According to the DGUV experts, the interior temperature in vehicles can rise to up to 60 degrees Celsius on hot summer days. This harbors increased risks to accidents work in road traffic. Just like Prof. Dr. Stefan Mangelsdorf emphasizes that heat can have a negative impact on the physical condition and mental performance. Drivers should always have an eye on their physical symptoms and better take a break if there are signs of weakness, fatigue or lack of concentration so as not to endanger the tax. DGUV confirms that…

The oppressive situation on the A60 finally ended faster than originally feared that the truck was recovered by a towing service at 4:45 p.m., which fortunately made the auxiliary measures superfluous. The angry road users were able to break down again after some of them turned or even left their vehicles without being discussed with the emergency services.

This incident once again emphasizes the importance of precautions in road traffic during the summer heat. For example, drivers should always carry enough fluid and make sure not to take long journeys at high temperatures without regularly taking breaks. Even at such temperatures, it remains important not to lose sight of your own well -being.