Chaotic Scene: Multiple Individuals Hurt, Major Gridlock on Roads

In an unexpected turn of events, a multi-vehicle accident on the A3 towards Würzburg near Obertshausen caused a significant disruption on the morning of November 13, 2024. The incident occurred around 10 am, resulting in a prolonged traffic jam that extended over ten kilometers.

The accident involved four vehicles, including a small truck and three large trucks, one of which was an empty hazardous material transporter. The driver of the small truck was severely trapped in their vehicle, and it took approximately 30 minutes to free them. Unfortunately, one person was severely injured, and four others sustained injuries.

Complex recovery operations were required at the accident site due to the involvement of hazardous materials. The fire rescue team from Obertshausen was present, and they requested additional support from the Neu-Isenburg fire department due to a concurrent apartment fire. The fire brigade units involved included the Neu-Isenburg fire brigade with a fire truck, the Rodgau-Nord, and Dreieich-Sprendlingen fire brigades each providing a fire truck with breathing apparatus operators. The professional emergency medical services, the police, and the local chapter of the German Red Cross also provided assistance.

The recovery operations included securing the accident site and containing leaking fluids, but no further information was provided about the nature or source of the leaking fluids. The left lane on the A3 could only be reopened after the completion of the rescue operations, and traffic gradually returned to normal thereafter.

However, no updates were provided about the status of the severely injured person, and no further details were given about the concurrent apartment fire mentioned earlier. The accident site remained closed for an unspecified duration after the completion of the rescue operations.

The backup on the A3 due to the accident caused a significant inconvenience to commuters, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to traffic rules and maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles on the road.