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Motorhome catches fire on A45 motorway, driver escapes with minor burns

16.05.2026 02:02 1 min 2 sources
stern.de DEU + 1 more
Motorhome catches fire on A45 motorway, driver escapes with minor burns
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In Brief

A motorhome caught fire on the A45 motorway near Main-Kinzig. The 49-year-old driver managed to leave the vehicle before it was fully engulfed, suffering only minor burns to her hand. Traffic was temporarily closed, damage estimated at €20,000.

On the evening of January 6, 2026, a motorhome caught fire on the A45 motorway in the Main-Kinzig district of Germany. The 49-year-old driver managed to exit the vehicle before it was completely engulfed in flames, sustaining only minor burns to her hand.

Southbound traffic was temporarily blocked. Preliminary material damage is estimated at €20,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Motorhome catches fire on German autobahn A45, driver escapes

06.01.2026 stern.de DEU

Motorhome catches fire on German autobahn A45

06.01.2026 DIE ZEIT DEU

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