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Motorhome Fire on A75 in Hérault Halts Traffic

17.06.2026 20:53 2 min 5 sources РУС
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Motorhome Fire on A75 in Hérault Halts Traffic
Original source: Echo des Tribunes

In Brief

On June 17, a motorhome caught fire on the A75 near the Escalette tunnel. Driver unhurt, vehicle destroyed, flames spread to vegetation. Traffic was halted, partially resumed by 16:30.

On June 17, 2026, a motorhome caught fire on the A75 motorway in the Hérault department. According to reports, the incident occurred around 16:00 near the Pas-de-l'Escalette (Escalette) tunnel, with the vehicle heading towards Millau (or south-to-north, towards Montpellier–Millau, depending on the source). The driver pulled over and was not injured.

The fire completely destroyed the motorhome and spread to dry vegetation on the cliffs above the road, climbing the hillside and plateau. About three hectares burned. Due to dry weather and wind, firefighters struggled to control the blaze. Around 30 firefighters, two Canadair aircraft, and a water-bomber plane were deployed.

Traffic on the A75 was closed in both directions, causing jams. By 16:30, south-to-north traffic had resumed. The cause of the fire has not been determined.

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Motorhome catches fire on A75 highway in Hérault

17.06.2026 TF1 INFO FRA Original source

Motorhome fire on A75 forces highway closure at Pas-de-l’Escalette

17.06.2026 Echo des Tribunes FRA Original source

Motorhome catches fire before Escalette tunnel, A75 highway closed in both directions

17.06.2026 midilibre.fr FRA Original source

Motorhome burns out on A75, traffic halted

17.06.2026 leprogresstaffricain.fr FRA Original source

Motorhome catches fire on A75, blaze spreads to vegetation

17.06.2026 Millavois.com FRA Original source

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