Oberhausen (dpa / lnw) - A leak in the gas tank of a natural gas truck led to a complete closure of the Autobahn 42 near Oberhausen in the direction of Dortmund on Wednesday afternoon. The gas was continuously leaking from the truck standing on the hard shoulder, which is why the lane was closed due to the risk of explosion, the Oberhausen fire brigade announced in the evening.
According to the information, officials from the highway police had previously reported the leaking gas tank to the fire brigade, which then moved out with several vehicles. According to the information, the subsequent sealing measures were very complex and lasted until the evening hours. Further details and background, such as the cause of the gas leak, were initially unknown.
