Truck fire on A2 near Lehnin: full closure and hours of traffic jam!

Truck fire on A2 near Lehnin: full closure and hours of traffic jam!

On Wednesday morning, June 11, 2025, there were considerable restrictions on the traffic flow on Autobahn 2 between Berlin and Magdeburg. A truck loaded with paper caught fire about 400 meters before the Lehnin junction, which led to a full closure of the highway in both directions. The fire broke out at 7:50 a.m., and when the fire brigade arrived, the truck was already on fire. Thanks to the rapid actions of the driver, he was able to save himself from the vehicle unharmed before the fire brigade arrived. Due to the strong smoke development, the oncoming lane towards Berlin also had to be completely closed.

The fire brigade Lehnin and several weirs from the area were in large -scale operation to extinguish the fire. The insufficiently educated rescue alley was a problem, which caused the emergency services difficulties when traveling. Drivers were pointed out to bypass the closure extensively because the traffic was derived from nearby junctions. At the moment it is unclear how long the extinguishing work will last and what the exact cause of the fire is. The police's investigation into possible causes and the damage caused by property are underway. No people have been harmed, which represents a posite aspect of the situation. RBBB24 Inforadio reports that drivers who have to use the route with a delay of about an hour.

traffic disruptions and traffic jams

on the A10 towards the triangle Havelland there was a traffic jam between Glindow and Groß Kreutz, which further worsened the traffic situation. The current situation shows how quickly traffic situations can escalate, especially if there is a risk. According to the current data from the Federal Statistical Office, it is crucial to document such traffic accidents comprehensively in order to improve traffic safety nationwide. The statistics provide valuable information about accidents that can serve at this point for measures in legislation, traffic education and road construction Destatis.

The fire brigade has already taken various measures to control the situation, but the complete cancellation of the blocking could take some time due to both fire fighting and the investigation into the cause of the fire. Drivers are still asked to find out about the current traffic situation and use alternative routes so as not to get into traffic jams. A clear timetable for the control of such emergencies and preventive measures would be helpful to avoid similar incidents in the future.