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German motorhome driver runs out of diesel in Schaffhausen

18.04.2026 19:35 1 min 3 sources
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German motorhome driver runs out of diesel in Schaffhausen
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A motorhome with a German driver stopped in a tunnel due to a lack of diesel fuel. The incident led to the closure of the A4 Fäsenstaub tunnel for 40 minutes in both directions on Saturday afternoon. The 65-year-old driver will have to face the public prosecutor's office.

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Fäsenstau Tunnel Closed: Motorhome Stranded Due to Empty Tank

18.04.2026 20 Minuten DEU

German motorhome driver runs out of diesel in Schaffhausen

18.04.2026 Nau DEU

Motorhome stops in tunnel due to diesel shortage

18.04.2026 Nau DEU

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Updated: 19.04.2026

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