Car burns out on A9 in wet conditions – driver saves himself at the last second!

Car burns out on A9 in wet conditions – driver saves himself at the last second!

On June 3, 2025, a dramatic incident occurred on the A9 near Feucht, at the transition to the A3, when a vehicle burned out completely due to a technical defect. Loud n-land.de The 64-year-old driver noticed the rising flames and immediately drove his car onto the shoulder before he could leave the vehicle in time. The fire destroyed the car in a very short time, causing it to burn out completely.

The Schwaig volunteer fire department was quickly on the scene to carry out the extinguishing work and secure the scene of the accident. The total material damage is estimated at around 4,500 euros. In addition to the vehicle, the asphalt surface and the right guard rail were also damaged.

More incidents on the A9

As the motorway network is busy, there was recently a similar incident on the A9, which occurred on May 5, 2025. A car caught fire around 1:45 p.m. at the Bayreuth/Kulmbach motorway triangle, also due to a suspected technical defect. The accidents show how important it is to pay attention to signs of technical problems with the vehicle. The 46-year-old driver was able to get out of his vehicle in time but was still taken to the hospital on suspicion of smoke inhalation. The material damage in this incident is estimated at around 5,000 euros, and the motorway had to be completely closed for around 90 minutes in the direction of Munich, resulting in a kilometer-long traffic jam, as inFranken.de reported.

These incidents highlight the dangers that can arise from vehicle fires and highlight the need for drivers to regularly check their vehicles for possible technical defects. It is crucial to act quickly in an emergency and exit the vehicle in a timely manner. Road users should also remain vigilant in order to identify further potential dangers at an early stage.