Vehicle engulfs in flames along the highway
On Monday evening, August 4, 2025, a vehicle caught fire on the A39 near Salzgitter-Thiede, causing a significant disruption to traffic. The incident, which occurred in the direction of Salzwedel, completely destroyed the vehicle.
The responsible highway maintenance department is securing the scene and is responsible for road repairs. Traffic was rerouted by the police due to the closure, with a full closure from the Salzgitter-Thiede exit. The road surface near the fire was damaged and requires replacement.
The cause of the fire is believed to be a technical defect in the vehicle. The fire was extinguished by the Salzgitter fire department. The exact location of the incident is the Salzgitter-Thiede exit.
Closure measures on the A39 are expected to continue into Tuesday evening, August 5, 2025. The maintenance and repair of the damaged section of the A39 motorway is the responsibility of the Autobahn GmbH des Bundes (Federal Motorway Company), which operates the federal motorways in Germany.
For inquiries, please contact the Braunschweig Police Press Office at phone numbers 0531/476-3032, -3033, and -3034, or via email at [email protected]. More information about the Braunschweig Police can be found on their website at www.polizei-braunschweig.de.
The incident was originally transmitted by the Braunschweig Police via news aktuell. We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
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