Vehicle blaze in engine compartment: Car destructs on A8 highway due to fire spreading to the chassis

Car utterly destroyed by fire on A8 highway in Dachau district, leaving elderly driver shaken but unharmed.

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2025 September 15 . 9:42 PM

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Car suffers intense fire in engine compartment, completely engulfing it on the A8 highway,... — Car suffers intense fire in engine compartment, completely engulfing it on the A8 highway, resulting in its destruction.

Vehicle blaze in engine compartment: Car destructs on A8 highway due to fire spreading to the chassis

In a tragic incident on Friday, a 59-year-old man from Munich found himself in a perilous situation on the A8 near Sulzemoos in the Dachau district. The man, who was driving, noticed strange noises coming from his car before departing for Sulzemoos. Upon investigation, he pulled over on the shoulder of the road and found small flames coming from the engine compartment of his vehicle.

Unfortunately, the situation quickly escalated. The flames grew into a larger fire, and despite the efforts of a passing witness who attempted to extinguish it with a fire extinguisher, the car was soon engulfed in flames. The fire department was promptly called and successfully managed to put out the fire, but by then, the car had burnt down almost entirely to the chassis.

Following the extinguishing of the fire, the right lane and the shoulder were cleaned with a special device to ensure the safety of other road users. The condition of the car after it was towed away was not disclosed. The car was eventually towed away from the scene.

No further information was provided regarding the cause of the strange noises or the identity of the driver. The incident caused significant traffic disruption on the A8, and the right lane remained closed for several hours while the scene was cleared and the road was made safe for travel.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of prompt action when encountering unusual noises or other signs of potential vehicle trouble. It is always advisable to pull over safely and assess the situation before continuing on your journey.