Two truck drivers died early Saturday morning following a collision and subsequent fire on the D2 motorway near Brno. According to South Moravian police spokesperson Andrea Cejnková, a Hungarian truck struck concrete barriers in a narrowed section of the highway, skidded, and came to a stop across the road before being struck by an approaching Romanian truck. Both vehicles caught fire, and the highway remains closed in both directions.
Did You Know? The emergency response involved six fire units, including one volunteer brigade, who utilized five streams of water and foam to extinguish the fire; authorities confirmed the trucks were not carrying hazardous materials.
Emergency Response and Site Conditions
Firefighters declared the second of four levels of fire alert following the collision, according to fire service spokesperson Štěpán Komosný. The crash occurred before 4:30 a.m. in a zone where road crews have been working on the reconstruction of the D1 and D2 motorway junction. This area is known for frequent traffic congestion even during standard operations.
Traffic Disruptions and Cleanup Efforts
The D2 motorway is currently closed in both directions between Brno and Břeclav. Police are diverting traffic at the 3rd kilometer near Chrlice for those traveling toward Břeclav, and at the 11th kilometer near Blučina for vehicles heading toward Brno, according to official reports.
The National Traffic Information Center indicated that clearing the scene will likely take an extended period. The operation requires the extraction of the victims, the removal of the burnt-out vehicles, and the repair of damaged concrete barriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the accident?
According to police spokesperson Andrea Cejnková, a Hungarian truck heading from Brno hit concrete barriers in a narrowed section of the road for unknown reasons, skidded, and blocked the highway before being struck by a second truck.
Are there any hazardous materials involved?
No. Fire service spokesperson Štěpán Komosný confirmed that the trucks were not transporting any dangerous materials.
When will the highway reopen?
It is currently unclear how long the closure will last. The National Traffic Information Center stated that the cleanup is complex due to the need to extract the drivers, remove the damaged trucks, and repair the infrastructure.
How might the ongoing construction at the D1 and D2 junction influence future road safety measures in this high-traffic corridor?
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