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19.08.2026 15:31 1 min 1 source РУС

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A motorhome caught fire on the A2 Bucharest–Constanta motorway at kilometre 47 near Sarulesti, Calarasi County, while parked on the emergency lane. According to the INFOTRAFIC centre of the Romanian General Police Inspectorate, the incident caused only material damage. Traffic towards Bucharest is restricted, with the emergency lane and first lane closed and vehicles using the second lane. Normal traffic flow is expected to resume after 17:00.

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Motorhome catches fire on Romania's A2 motorway

A motorhome caught fire on the A2 Bucharest–Constanta motorway at kilometre 47 near Sarulesti, Calarasi County, while parked on the emergency lane. Ac...

19.08.2026 FocusPress.ro RON Original source

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