Sattel tractor accident in Bexbach: Driver slightly injured and load securing!

Von Markus Schneiderling

Am 3. März 2025 kippte ein Sattelschlepper in Bexbach, was auf mangelhafte Ladungssicherung hindeutet. Verletzter Fahrer untersucht.
On March 3, 2025, a saddle tractor in Bexbach tipped over, which indicates inadequate load securing. An injured driver examined. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

On Sunday evening, March 3, 2025, a serious accident occurred in Bexbach when a saddle tractor tipped over. The incident happened around 10:35 p.m. when entering the Kleinottweilerstraße/Hochstraße/Brückenstraße roundabout. The 29-year-old driver was able to free himself from the cab and only suffered minor injuries. He was immediately taken to the hospital, but was later released. The police blocked the accident site for six hours, while measures to ensure the cause of the accident were initiated.

First investigations by the police indicate that the load on the trailer may not have been properly secured. This is a common reason for such incidents. As Rheinpfalz.de In the coming week, the load securing of the truck will be examined more closely, to clarify, whether this was the decisive factor for the accident.

load securing and their importance

poor or missing securing loads can not only lead to serious accidents, but also bring considerable health and environmental dangers. Statistics show that inadequate securing loads is often the reason for such incidents. The dvr underlines that abrupt brakes or alternative maneuvers can have fatal consequences even at speeds within towns.

In order to avoid such accidents, the DVR has developed a comprehensive security program for load securing. This program is aimed at various players in transportation, including drivers, dispatchers and fleet managers. The aim is to get to know the areas of responsibility and to understand the dangers of defective load securing. Qualified seminars should convey the necessary expertise to those responsible to minimize risks.

  • seminar goals of the security program:
    • get to know areas of responsibility
    • Learn for shipping and physical basics
      • Recognize
    • tilting danger and secure correctly
    • Suitability of the vehicle in conjunction with a load distribution plan

The causes of charging accidents are diverse. In addition to insufficient securing, inappropriate driving conditions and lack of training of the drivers can also be reasons. Therefore, training in the field of load securing is essential to protect both people and material.

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