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Trailer detaches from St. Gertrud tractor

Lübeck's Police Directorate announces events on August 21, 2025, in the early hours of the morning.

Tractor detaches from St. Gertrud Trailer
Tractor detaches from St. Gertrud Trailer

Trailer detaches from St. Gertrud tractor

In Lübeck, St. Gertrud, traffic was disrupted on the morning of August 21, 2025, following an incident involving an articulated lorry. The trailer detached from its tractor unit at an intersection, causing a hazard that required immediate attention from the Lübeck Police.

The incident occurred around 05:45, prompting the police to close the right-turn lane to the Luisenstraße and the entrance to the Neue Hafenstraße. The police acted swiftly to clear the hazard, using a replacement tractor unit and a crane to reposition the detached trailer off the road.

Anna Julia Meyer, the press spokesperson for the Lübeck Police, confirmed the incident. She emphasised that no further details were available at the time. The truck driver involved in the incident is 39 years old.

The Lübeck Police Press Office is the appropriate contact point for more information. You can reach them at the following contact details:

The Lübeck Police Headquarters can also be contacted for further inquiries. The head of the Lübeck Police Directorate is Gaby Häuser, Senior Police Director.

The information was transmitted via news aktuell, and the road was reopened at around 09:00. A crane was used to lift the trailer off the road, ensuring the safety of the public and the resumption of normal traffic flow.

We encourage anyone with additional information or concerns to contact the Lübeck Police Headquarters for further updates. Stay safe on the roads!

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