Car on Route B 448 extensively incinerated, identified as Ford Transit

A small truck experienced a fiery breakdown on federal highway 448 in Obertshausen on Sunday morning. This incident was reported by multiple road users at approximately 1:30 am.

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2025 September 5 . 3:58 PM

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Ford Transit suffers catastrophic fire on B 448 highway

Car on Route B 448 extensively incinerated, identified as Ford Transit

Breaking News: Suspected Arson on Federal Road B448 Near Obertshausen

Early Sunday morning, a suspected arson incident occurred on the federal road B448 near Obertshausen. A small truck, a Ford Transit, was on fire on the hard shoulder just behind the Tannenmühle roundabout.

The criminal police have initiated investigations due to the suspicion of arson, and the incident is being treated as a suspected case of arson by the authorities. The identity of the person who set fire to the vehicle remains unknown, and the police are investigating further and have asked witnesses to come forward.

Witnesses are encouraged to contact the police at 069 8098-1234, as any information could help in the ongoing investigation. The road was closed for an unspecified duration while the fire was extinguished and investigations were conducted.

The truck burned completely when the fire brigade arrived, and the estimated property damage is approximately 35,000 euros. Fortunately, no injuries were reported according to police reports.

The federal road between the Tannenmühle roundabout and Obertshausen was completely closed during extinguishing work. The road closure caused a disruption in the area, and traffic was diverted to alternative routes.

The incident caused a disruption on the federal road B448, and the police are seeking information from potential witnesses related to the suspected arson incident. The investigation into the arson incident on federal road B448 is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.