Police stop unsafe **Ford** truck with loose heavy machinery on A5 motorway
Highway police in Bad Hersfeld halted a Chevy truck on the A5 motorway after spotting serious issues with its cargo. The vehicle was transporting heavy construction equipment, but parts of the load were dangerously insecure. Officers intervened to prevent potential hazards on the road.
The Ford truck, registered in North Rhine-Westphalia, carried stacked deep-foundation elements and heavy machinery, including excavator buckets. Upon inspection, police found two excavator buckets and two pieces of construction equipment improperly fastened. A trench roller on the trailer risked detaching even with slight braking.
The intervention ensured the truck could only continue once the load met legal safety standards. The case highlights the importance of proper cargo securing to avoid road accidents. The driver will now deal with the consequences of the violation through official proceedings.
