A1 in the direction of Cologne: truck breaks through central barrier – full closure for hours
A1 in the direction of Cologne: truck breaks through central barrier – full closure for hours
After a traffic accident with a truck is the A1 in the direction of travel Cologne been blocked for several hours.
There was an accident on Wednesday afternoon between Gevelsberg and the Wuppertal-Nord cross A1 in the direction Cologne given.
There was a serious accident on the A1 in the direction of Cologne
According to initial information, a truck broke through the central barrier. There he collided with two cars.
Apparently, at least no one was seriously injured. The police are now investigating how the accident happened.
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On Wednesday afternoon, a traffic jam with a length of around nine kilometers had formed at the top.
Full closure and partial closure in both directions on A1
In the afternoon there was also a jam on the opposite lane in the direction of Dortmund because the truck broke through the guardrail and only one lane is free there.
Diversions are already overloaded
According to the WDR, the diversion routes were completely overloaded; if you can, you should avoid this area extensively.
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Providing first aid – you can do that!
- Secure the scene of the accident in the event of an accident.
- Dial the emergency number at 112 or 110.
- Constantly check the vital functions of the injured person.
- Just in case: start resuscitation / stop bleeding.
- Stable side position.
- Warm the person with a rescue blanket. Pay attention to warmth from below.
- Mental health care: Talk to the person concerned, stroke their head. The unconscious also feel this care.
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The fire brigade was also on site to tie up running resources.
The full closure was lifted in the evening. (fb)