As of: February 3, 2024, 1:56 p.m
By: Klaus-Maria Mehr
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A large fire brigade operation is currently underway on the A8 towards Munich near Weyarn.
Apparently a Range Rover is completely on fire.
There are traffic jams.
Weyarn, A8, first report, 1:44 p.m.:
A fire brigade operation is currently underway at the Weyarn junction in the direction of Munich.
This is reported by the Holzkirchen motorway police.
According to initial information, an off-road vehicle (Range Rover) caught fire for unknown reasons.
Traffic jam on the A8.
This currently extends in both directions from Weyarn to Holzkirchren and Irschenberg.
© Stefanie Oberhauser/Imago
Huge traffic jam due to ongoing fire brigade operation: SUV fully engulfed in flames
From the Weyarn junction onwards there is a significant backlog due to the extinguishing and rescue work.
The Munich direction had to be completely closed at times.
The backlog retreats towards Munich from Weyarn to Irschenberg.
There are also obstructions in the opposite direction between Holzkirchen and Weyarn.
The fire brigade, police and highway maintenance department are on site.
According to initial findings, no one was injured because the vehicle occupants were still able to leave their vehicle at the Weyarn exit.
Further information on the number, origin and age of those affected is not yet available.
Further information follows.
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