A fire has broken out in a busy tunnel along Autobahn 81 west of Stuttgart.
According to police, the trailer of a truck caught fire near Leonberg. The cause is unclear. The trailer is presumably loaded with electrical equipment. Two people were slightly injured. “There are no longer any people in the tunnel,” said a police spokeswoman in Ludwigsburg.
Fire in tunnel causes traffic jams
A large number of fire brigades, rescue workers and police are on duty. The fire in the Engelberg tunnel was reported around 2:20 p.m. The fire department has started extinguishing the fire. The flames are currently under control. The tunnel tubes would be ventilated by the fire department.
The Highway According to the information, remains blocked. Motorists should avoid the area as far as possible. Dark clouds of smoke were visible from afar.
The Engelberg tunnel is after ADAC-Information about the busiest motorway tunnel in Baden-Württemberg. Last fall, a fire in the Engelberg Tunnel caused traffic chaos. Smoke appeared on a vehicle as it drove through the tunnel. This had serious consequences for traffic.




