Traffic standstill in tunnel due to stuck truck, resulting in tunnel lockdown.
A traffic accident occurred in the Tiergarten tunnel in Moabit last evening, causing a significant disruption. The incident involved a 57-year-old man driving a truck that entered an exit ramp with a clearance height of two meters and became stuck.
Emergency services were swiftly on the scene, transporting the injured driver to a hospital. The driver, who had sustained back injuries, was later discharged from the hospital.
The truck was towed out of the Tiergarten tunnel by a towing company, but the damage was extensive. The driver's cabin was destroyed in the accident.
The Tiergarten tunnel remains closed due to the accident, causing delays for commuters. The specialized traffic crime unit of Police Directorate 2 (West) is handling further investigations regarding the accident.
Detective Inspector Schmidt from the traffic offense unit of Police Directorate 2 is leading the investigations into the traffic incident in the Tiergarten Tunnel in Moabit.
A voluntary breathalyzer test showed a result of approximately 2.4 promille for the driver, raising questions about the cause of the accident. The investigations are ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
We hope for a speedy recovery for the driver and a quick resolution to the disruptions caused by the accident. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
