Highway on 81: Engelberg Tunnel Cleared Following Vehicle Inferno
The Engelberg Tunnel on the A81 motorway in the Böblingen district was closed due to a burning car around 4:30 PM. The fire triggered the fire alarm system in the tunnel, causing both tunnel tubes to close automatically.
The 28-year-old driver was unharmed in the incident. The fire department evacuated some people from the tunnel during the incident, but no injuries were reported among the evacuated people. The fire was extinguished, and the car was recovered.
The tunnel is currently being inspected for damage to ensure its safety. The extent of the damage to the tunnel is not yet known. The inspection is being conducted by the responsible authorities.
The car fire occurred while traveling towards Stuttgart. The closure ended around 8:30 PM, and the tunnel has since reopened.
For the latest updates on this incident, you may want to check local news websites such as Deutsche Welle, Süddeutsche Zeitung, or regional news outlets. Real-time traffic updates and incident reports can also be found on services like Google Maps or the official German traffic information portal (e.g., ADAC or Inrix). Official statements regarding the status of the tunnel may be issued by the responsible authorities or the German Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt).
The responsibility for rendering official statements regarding the tunnel's status may fall upon the German Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt) or the relevant authorities. With the car accident involving a burning vehicle in the Engelberg Tunnel causing brief transportation disruptions, incidents like this are also covered in general-news outlets. The automotive industry and financial sector often take notice of such events, which can impact traffic flow and cause delays.
