Saddle Train Incident in Leonberg - Mishap involving a horse-drawn carriage results in property damage after veering onto a safety barrier
On May 10, 2025, a significant traffic accident occurred on the A8 highway towards Karlsruhe near Ludwigsburg. The incident involved a 71-year-old driver of a Daimler-Benz Actros tractor-trailer.
According to the Ludwigsburg Police Headquarters, the accident took place at approximately 07:35 AM. The driver veered off the road to the right, crashing through the guardrail and damaging road infrastructure for about 100 meters.
Unfortunately, the tractor-trailer was no longer roadworthy and had to be towed away. The total material damage to the tractor-trailer and road infrastructure amounted to approximately 90,000 euros.
The accident resulted in minor traffic disruptions, causing a backup of up to 6 kilometers until around 4:25 PM. To manage the situation, the hard shoulder, the right lane, and partially the middle lane were closed.
Additionally, approximately 75 meters of soil had to be removed at the scene of the accident due to leaking operating fluids. The environmental water authority was called to handle the situation.
The Ludwigsburg Police Headquarters can be contacted at 07141 18-8777, and their email address is [email protected]. The search results do not provide the name of the police officer who was present at the accident site and led the investigation on the day of the accident.
It is important to note that the driver remained unharmed in the accident.
This incident serves as a reminder for all drivers to exercise caution while on the road, especially during early morning hours. The A8 highway towards Karlsruhe near Ludwigsburg is now open, but motorists are advised to expect some residual delays.
Read also:
- Condor Reveals Q2 Results for 2025 and Secures a $5 Million Bridge Loan
- More than half of British homes adhere to insulation standards established during the 1970s.
- While Éowyn's storm caused a massive €301 million in damages, fossil fuels maintain their position as the leading power source.
- Transition in Energy: Merz Administration Plans Enactment of Heating Revolution from 2026
