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Hazardous Cargo Truck Halted on A5 After Inspectors Spot Bulging Tarpaulins

A routine check uncovered a ticking time bomb: 18 tons of poorly secured hazardous cargo, including lithium-ion batteries. Could this have sparked a disaster?

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The image shows a red and white truck driving down a highway next to other cars. There are poles, boards, and grass on the ground, as well as a building in the background. The truck appears to be a freight liner, with a large cargo container on the back.

Hazardous Cargo Truck Halted on A5 After Inspectors Spot Bulging Tarpaulins

A French-registered lorry carrying hazardous materials was halted on the A5 motorway after inspectors spotted visibly bulging side tarpaulins. The vehicle, loaded with around 18 metric tons of cargo—including 5.5 tons of unsecured hazardous goods—posed severe safety risks, prompting immediate police intervention.

Heavy goods vehicle inspectors stopped the articulated truck during a routine check. The bulging tarpaulins raised concerns, leading to a closer examination of the cargo. Inside, officers found highly flammable liquids, combustible solids, and lithium-ion batteries—materials that could trigger dangerous chemical reactions if mishandled.

Police prohibited the truck from continuing its journey due to the immediate risk of an accident. The entire load had to be unloaded before the vehicle could proceed. Authorities also discovered that the tachograph on the tractor unit was non-compliant, adding to the list of violations. The 37-year-old driver now faces a fine in the mid-three-digit euro range. The transport company responsible for the shipment may receive a penalty in the low four-digit range, with an additional four-digit fine expected for the faulty tachograph. Administrative offense proceedings have been launched against both the driver and the operator. Before the truck can travel again, the company must ensure proper loading, secure the cargo correctly, stabilise the load units, and replace any damaged structural parts. Authorities have warned that future high-risk transports will face increased scrutiny to prevent similar incidents.

Police stressed that this intervention likely averted a serious hazardous materials accident. The truck’s cargo included substances that could have caused explosions or fires if improperly handled. Stricter checks on similar shipments will now be enforced to improve road safety.

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