Truck accident on B255: driver injured, road closed!

Truck accident on B255: driver injured, road closed!

In the early morning hours of June 24, 2025, there was a serious accident on the B255 near Herborn-Schönbach in which a truck overturned. The 43-year-old driver from Westerburg lost control of his Daimler Actros with trailer in a long left-hand bend, initially hit several guardrails and finally tipped over on its side. The rescue workers were alerted around 4:00 a.m. and were quickly on site.

The driver suffered minor injuries in the accident and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The recovery work on the overturned truck is proving more difficult than initially expected and is still ongoing. Due to the accident, the affected route is currently completely closed, causing significant traffic disruptions in the region. The material damage is estimated at a total of 125,000 euros.

Course of the accident and effects

The accident occurred when the driver veered off the road to the right in a left-hand bend. The truck not only hit the guardrails, but also some delineator posts before finally tipping over onto its right side. The exact cause of this accident is still unclear as far as the relevant authorities are investigating.

The accident site will remain closed until the vehicle is completely recovered. Local authorities are asking road users to use alternative routes to avoid the traffic jams. The police are also on site to regulate traffic and ensure the safety of emergency services and passers-by.

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