A truck accident on the A24 near Hamburg has led to a full closure of the highway in the direction of Hamburg late in the evening.

A truck loaded with concrete slabs veered off the A24 highway near Hamburg and ended up in a ditch, prompting authorities to fully close a section of the road in the direction of Hamburg late in the evening. The incident occurred between Talkau and Schwarzenbek shortly before 3:00 PM, reportedly due to a technical defect, according to police statements.

Efforts to recover the heavy vehicle required the use of a crane, and preparations for the operation were still ongoing as of 8:00 PM, delaying the recovery process. Police confirmed that the closure was necessary to ensure safety during the recovery operation. Drivers in the area were advised to expect significant traffic disruptions.

Additionally, a separate collision occurred on the opposite side of the highway in the direction of Berlin shortly after the truck accident. This involved a rear-end collision that resulted in one person sustaining minor injuries. The injured individual was transported to the hospital, and traffic on the Berlin-bound side was briefly halted before being redirected past the accident site. Police continue to monitor the situation closely.