German Police Halt Two truck Drivers for DUI, One Vehicle Destroyed by Fire
ROPPINGEN/LOTTE, Germany - German authorities apprehended two truck drivers on Thursday for driving under the influence of alcohol, with one incident resulting in the complete destruction of a vehicle by fire.
First Incident: Driver Found with High Alcohol & THC Levels
At approximately 4:50 PM on Thursday, officers from the Autobahnrevier Elmshorn located a truck on the A23 near Halstenbek-Krupunder, heading towards Heide. The 32-year-old Belarusian driver stated he was intending to take a break, but police suspected impairment.A subsequent breathalyzer test revealed an alcohol concentration exceeding 1.8 promille. A drug test also indicated the presence of THC. The truck was impounded, and the driver was required to post a security deposit of several hundred euros. A criminal inquiry into driving under the influence is underway.
Second Incident: Truck Burns Out After Collision
later that evening, around 7:15 PM, a second incident occurred on the A1 motorway near the Lotte/Osnabrück junction, in the direction of Bremen. A 36-year-old Georgian truck driver collided with a concrete center divider, causing his vehicle to catch fire and burn out entirely.
The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital. A preliminary breath test indicated a blood alcohol content of more than 1.3 promille,prompting a blood test and the launch of a criminal investigation.
The A1 motorway towards Bremen remained closed between the Lotte/Osnabrück junction and the Osnabrück-Hafen exit until Friday morning for cleanup and repair work.
