20 tons of glass in the ditch: Truck accident on the A71 causes traffic delays

Truck overturns, spilling glass load

A truck accident on the A71 near Meiningen caused significant traffic disruptions on Thursday morning. According to police, the truck overturned at around 7:45 am, spilling its load of around 20 tons of glass onto the road.

Traffic backed up for kilometers

The accident caused major traffic jams in both directions, with delays stretching back for several kilometers. Emergency services were on the scene to clear the debris and investigate the cause of the accident.

Driver injured

The driver of the truck was injured in the accident and was taken to a nearby hospital. The extent of their injuries is not yet known, but police say they are not life-threatening.

Traffic expected to remain disrupted

Traffic is expected to remain disrupted for several hours while the scene is cleared and the road is repaired. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible or to allow extra time for their journeys.

Police appeal for witnesses

Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident to come forward. Anyone who saw what happened or has any information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact the police.