A small plane crashed on Friday at 2:48 PM local time (13:48 UTC) on the A2 highway located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The incident occurred in the northeast of the city of Magdeburg, between the town of Birk and the Krahenberge rest area, and resulted in the deaths of both occupants of the plane.
Details of the incident and conditions of the crash
Magdeburg police reported that as a result of the crash, all routes to Hanover on one of Germany's largest east-west routes were closed. Initial investigations indicate that no ground vehicles were involved in the incident. After the crash, the plane caught fire, and rescue teams found both occupants at the scene.
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Traffic consequences and rescue efforts
Photos released from the scene show firefighters extinguishing the remnants of the red and white plane that was severely damaged at the crash site. The tail of the plane was on the road, and its burnt debris was scattered on a hill beside the highway. Police and rescue teams remained at the scene, and it is unclear how long the blockage will last.
The A2 highway connects the Berlin area with the populous state of North Rhine-Westphalia and is one of the main traffic routes in Germany. The plane crash on this route not only resulted in fatalities but will also have significant effects on traffic and transportation in the area.
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