A15 Motorway Near Cottbus, Germany, on Wednesday Afternoon, Destroying Both the Truck and the Vehicles It Was Carrying

The motorway was closed in the direction of Berlin for several hours, with traffic now flowing again, according to police. Firefighters extinguished the flames, and no injuries were reported. The truck driver managed to escape to safety in time.

Investigators estimate the damage at a six-figure sum. The cause of the fire was initially unclear. Police reported that a multi-kilometer traffic jam had formed on the motorway during the closure, which lasted into the night. The A15 is a major route connecting the region to Berlin.