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Caravan roof hatch detaches on A7 motorway, causing €6,300 damage

07.06.2026 12:54 1 min 1 source

augsburger-allgemeine DEU

Caravan roof hatch detaches on A7 motorway, causing €6,300 damage — © augsburger-allgemeine

On the A7 motorway near Illertissen, a caravan's plastic roof hatch detached due to a technical defect. The part struck a following car, damaging its hood and roof, and another vehicle ran over the debris. Police estimate total damage at €6,300; no injuries were reported.

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Caravan roof hatch detaches on A7 motorway, causing €6,300 damage

On the A7 motorway near Illertissen, a caravan's plastic roof hatch detached due to a technical defect. The part struck a following car, damaging its ...

07.06.2026 augsburger-allgemeine DEU

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