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Camper fire on A46 near Lyon: one lightly injured, traffic halted

16.08.2026 19:08 1 min 3 sources РУС
France 3 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes FRA + 2 more
Camper fire on A46 near Lyon: one lightly injured, traffic halted
Original source: ledauphine.com

In Brief

On August 16, a camper caught fire on the A46 near Lyon after an accident. The blaze spread to vegetation, closing the road and halting trains. One person was lightly injured; fire contained by 18:30.

On August 16, a camper caught fire on the A46 near Cailloux-sur-Fontaines, north of Lyon, after an accident. The fire spread to roadside vegetation. 24 vehicles and 45 firefighters were deployed.

The A46 was closed in both directions, and train service on the Bourg-en-Bresse–Lyon Saint-Clair line was suspended. One person suffered minor injuries. The fire was contained by 18:30.

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Motorhome catches fire on A46 north of Lyon: one lightly injured, highway closed

16.08.2026 France 3 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes FRA Original source

Camper overturns and catches fire on A46 near Lyon

16.08.2026 ledauphine.com FRA Original source

Motorhome fire on A46 near Lyon closes highway, causes major traffic jams

16.08.2026 leprogres.fr FRA Original source

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