Closure indefinitely: Fire in Engelberg Tunnel has significant consequences for people
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Major Fire Halts Traffic in Engelbergtunnel on A81Following a truck fire on March 3, the south tube remains closed indefinitely, causing extensive traffic jams and reroutes near Stuttgart.
- A truck fire on March 3 severely damaged the south tube of the Engelbergtunnel on the A81, destroying operational technology over hundreds of meters.
- The north tube reopened early morning, but the south tube remains closed indefinitely due to damaged safety systems.
- Traffic is being diverted, resulting in long jams in Stuttgart and nearby towns, while adjusted traffic signals aim to ease congestion.
- About 400 emergency personnel responded, 30 people received medical care, and police suspect a tire failure as the fire's cause.
Over several minutes, there were, in total, about six to eight explosions audible— SWR listener Stephan Faulhaber described the events on site
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