What really happened for this truck driver to lose his life in Hochfelden? Discover all the shocking details of this accident!
The tragedy on the RD25
A truck driver lost his life on Tuesday morning around 9:30 AM in Hochfelden, in an accident on the RD25. His vehicle, carrying earth and sand, ended up in the ditch, lying on its side against a tree. Unfortunately, the driver was solely involved and was trapped by the time help arrived.
The response from emergency services
About twenty firefighters from the area quickly intervened to rescue the driver trapped in his truck. Despite their efforts, the driver unfortunately did not survive the accident.
Impact on traffic
The road towards Schaffhouse-sur-Zorn had to be closed at the roundabout by the canal for an indefinite period, severely disrupting traffic in the region. A detour was established to allow drivers to bypass the area affected by the accident.
The operation to recover the entire vehicle took several hours, thus delaying the reopening of the RD25. Eventually, the road was able to be reopened to traffic in the early evening, after long hours of work by the response teams.
Ongoing investigation
The local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances of this tragic accident in Hochfelden. The details of the investigation will be crucial to understand what really happened and to prevent such tragedies in the future.