The truck lay on all three lanes of traffic, completely blocking the A9. – Vinci Highways
The truck accident on Sunday morning completely paralyzed traffic on the A9 for several hours. The accident occurred in the direction of Nîmes-Montpellier, after the East exit. The 40-year-old driver, slightly injured, was evacuated to the
CHU of
Nimes.
The truck carrying fruit and vegetables found himself lying across the road for an undetermined reason. He blocked all three traffic lanes. The exit is compulsory in Nîmes Est (n ° 24) for all vehicles.
Ensuring the continuity of the motorway service is also, as our Gallargues teams have been doing since 6.30 this morning on @ A9Trafic, provide assistance and ensure your safety on the highway, while facilitating the intervention of our partners.# AllMobilized pic.twitter.com/VB3MsL4mgi
– VINCI Autoroutes (@VINCIAutoroutes) April 26, 2020
The truck lifting operations were completed shortly before 11 a.m., but traffic could not be reopened immediately. The accident required major repairs to the crash barriers.
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