Extent of material distributed spanning approximately 100 meters

Rooftop box collapse disrupted traffic on A45 near Langenselbold, scattering its contents across the highway on the 2nd of September.

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2025 September 12 . 3:39 AM

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Extent of material distributed spanning approximately 100 meters

Roof Box Blows Off on A45 near Langenselbold, Causes Chaos

On Tuesday evening, a dramatic incident occurred on the A45 near Langenselbold, Germany, as a roof box flew off a car, causing chaos on the busy highway.

The driver, a 59-year-old individual, was heading towards Croatia for a vacation when the incident took place. The lid of the roof box opened unexpectedly and flew off, scattering the contents over approximately 100 meters of the highway.

The cargo box had a technical defect, which caused it to leak. The scattered contents mainly consisted of clothing, and they covered a significant portion of the A45 highway.

Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident. However, the police had to stop traffic on the affected lanes to collect the scattered items. The driver was present during the collection.

The police reported the incident and collected the items from the A45 highway. The lid of the roof box flew onto the opposite lane of the highway, adding to the chaos.

The location of the incident remains the same: A45 near Langenselbold. The reason why the roof box blew off is unclear.

Langenselbold was the first stop for the 59-year-old driver. The police worked diligently to clear the highway and ensure the safety of other motorists.

This incident serves as a reminder to check the security of roof boxes before setting off on long journeys. It's crucial to ensure that they are properly attached to avoid any similar incidents in the future.