Motorway junction near Regensburg partially obstructed due to a burning truck on A3.

In an unexpected turn of events, a fire broke out on the ramp from the A3 to the A93 towards Hof, causing significant disruption on the roads. The fire, which is believed to have started around 1:30 PM today due to a blowout of the truck's tire, has led to a full closure of the A3 in both directions.

The heavy smoke at the Regensburg interchange has been brought under control, but the reopening of the affected lanes remains uncertain. As of current information, a lane has been partially reopened, but the ramp closure continues. The reopening of the lane towards Nuremberg depends on when the burnt-out truck can be removed.

The truck was carrying approximately 300 liters of heating oil, adding to the urgency of the situation. Fortunately, the truck driver managed to escape in time and was unharmed.

The responsible party for removing the burnt-out truck from the Regensburg motorway interchange is typically the motorway or highway authority in charge of the A3 or the local police coordinating the rescue and clearance operations; no specific individual or company is named in the available information.

The A3 towards Passau has been reopened, offering an alternative route for those travelling in that direction. However, the duration of the closure at the ramp from the A3 to the A93 towards Hof is still uncertain.

A photo showing the extent of the smoke at the Regensburg interchange, taken from the Adlersberg, provides a stark reminder of the incident.

Initial findings suggest that the fire was not caused by any deliberate act, and no further updates have been provided as of the current information. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.

This news is brought to you by VPI Regensburg / JM. We advise all motorists to exercise caution and plan their journeys accordingly.

Motorway junction near Regensburg partially obstructed due to a burning truck on A3.