Iveco motorhome explodes in Schaan: lithium batteries suspected

In Schaan, Liechtenstein, a parked motorhome exploded on the afternoon of March 29. Emergency services responded quickly and extinguished the fire. Preliminary investigations point to a technical fault in the lithium batteries installed in the living area. The explosion scattered battery cells and body parts; batteries were removed by crane for cooling and monitoring.

On July 4, 2026, a parked Iveco motorhome exploded in Schaan, Liechtenstein. Firefighters brought the blaze under control; no injuries were reported. Preliminary investigations point to a technical fault in the lithium battery system.

On Saturday afternoon in Schaan, Liechtenstein, an Iveco motorhome parked near an apartment block exploded and caught fire. Firefighters, police, and emergency services responded to Planknerstrasse, finding the vehicle fully engulfed. Preliminary investigations point to a technical fault in the lithium batteries installed in the living area. Parts of the battery cells and bodywork were thrown a considerable distance; the batteries were removed by crane and taken to a safe location for cooling.

On Saturday afternoon in Schaan, Liechtenstein, a parked Iveco motorhome exploded and was completely destroyed by fire. Firefighters, rescue services and police responded to Planknerstrasse around 2:45 p.m. Preliminary investigations point to a technical fault in the lithium batteries installed in the rear of the living area. The blast hurled battery cells and body parts over a considerable distance; the batteries were removed by crane and kept under separate cooling.

On Saturday afternoon in Schaan, Liechtenstein, an Iveco motorhome parked on Planknerstrasse exploded and burned out completely. Debris was scattered over a wide area. No injuries were reported. Investigators suspect a technical defect in the lithium batteries installed in the living area.