Truck crane rams bridge: over 100,000 euros in damage on A66!

Truck crane rams bridge: over 100,000 euros in damage on A66!

On Tuesday afternoon, June 11, 2025, a tricky incident occurred on Autobahn 66 near Gelnhausen, Hesse. At 1:25 p.m., a truck with an extended crane got stuck in the construction site area between Gelnhausen-West and Gelnhausen-East, causing significant damage of over 100,000 euros.

The truck, which was traveling in the direction of Fulda, collided because the crane was not caught in time. Its high structure thwarted his plans because just at that moment it protruded too far up and collided with the bridge structure. The construction site vehicles transported on the trailer were also significantly damaged.

Damage and consequences

The drivers behind the truck also noticed the effects of the accident. Debris, including chunks of cement, fell onto the road and damaged a following Mercedes. Fortunately there was no material damage; According to the police, there were no injuries.

The cause of the accident is still unclear - whether there was a technical defect or a driving error is currently being investigated. Such incidents often have consequences that are fundamentally important for road safety.

Road safety in focus

As surveys by the Federal Statistical Office show, data on traffic accidents serve to increase safety on our roads. The statistics reflect the structure of accidents and show the dependencies between factors that can lead to such incidents. The results of this data collection are important for legal literature, traffic education and road construction in order to improve the infrastructure and prevent future accidents.

The incident on the A66 is a sad example of the challenges faced by professional drivers and once again highlights the importance of thorough traffic training in the industry. In the end, everyone should get home safely, and such incidents always raise the question of how explicitly the rules for construction site areas are being adhered to.

For more information on road safety data and causes of accidents, those interested can consult the statistics from the Federal Statistical Office consult and find out about transport policy measures.

The total extent of the damage and the outcome of the investigation will certainly concern all motorists who regularly travel this route. After all, the next crane might be more careful not to mess with a bridge...

The residents can only hope that everything runs smoothly again as quickly as possible after this incident, because construction sites are already enough of a challenge without additional accidents.

For detailed reports on the accident, we recommend taking a look at the reporting from OF News as well as T Online.